Posts About "Andrei Markov"
3 Ways The Canadiens Can Improve Their Defense
June 6th, 2019 The Montreal Canadiens missed the playoffs for the third time in four years this season. There were many factors that led to last season’s non-playoff berth (the league’s worst power play, not having a reliable backup goalie and the lack an elite goal scorer), but today, let's focus on one area in particular where the Canadiens...
NHL Rumors: Markov, Oilers, Canucks, Sens, More
May 29th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, could Andrei Markov find his way back to the NHL? There have been some internal discussions in Vancouver about a trade but not one with the team they're considering trading with and the Ottawa Senators are trying to lock up two d-men to long-term extensions. Love for Markov Andrew Zadarnowski is...
Is Andrei Markov a Habs Legend?
June 10th, 2018 After winning the Gagarin Cup with his KHL team, Ak Bars Kazan, Andrei Markov's career with the Montreal Canadiens is officially over. Only a few months shy of his 40th birthday, a return to the Habs is not likely. There was a public outcry when he was not signed last year, but was this support consistent? Few fans disputed his skills as...
Bergevin’s Top Offseason Priorities as Canadiens GM
May 13th, 2018 If this were any other offseason, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would be able to sit back and relax, relatively speaking. After all, he has no unrestricted free agents on his current roster he absolutely needs to re-sign, unless you count Ales Hemsky and/ or Antti Niemi. Niemi undeniably performed admirably as Carey Price’s back-up,...
Plekanec Has Secured His Legacy with Canadiens
February 6th, 2018 Tomas Plekanec’s games with the Montreal Canadiens could be numbered. It’s for the best, though. Plekanec as a Montreal Canadien It also can’t be helped, barring a screw-up by general manager Marc Bergevin. With Plekanec set to hit free agency as a soon-to-be 36-year-old and his production in sharp decline, it doesn’t make...
Ten Questions for Marc Bergevin
January 31st, 2018 Will Marc Bergevin lose his job after the garbage fire of a season in Montreal? The jury is still out. Few doubt that this aborted season is Bergevin's responsibility. However, in the Montreal Canadiens organization, incompetence is not enough to get you fired. In an otherwise results-based business, language politics influence Les...
