Posts About "Andrei Markov"
Can Canadiens' Romanov Finally Fill the Hole Left by Markov?
July 29th, 2020 Since Andrei Markov's departure from the Montreal Canadiens in 2017, there has been a hole on the defensive left side that management has had a hard time filling. There is no one on the roster who can compare to Markov's two-way style, until maybe now. The Canadiens have a new Russian player who has the potential to become the next...
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin's 5 Biggest Mistakes
June 15th, 2020 Marc Bergevin has been the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years and has had his ups and downs. He seems very good at making trades but lacks the ability to draw in good free agents. Marc Bergevin, Montreal Canadiens, May 25, 2014 (Lisa Gansky Photography) Although it started out rough, his drafting has...
Montreal Canadiens' 5 Best Draft Picks 1990-99
May 12th, 2020 The '90s was the last time the Montreal Canadiens won a Stanley Cup (1993). It was also a poor decade of drafting for the team. Most of their first-round picks either never played for the Canadiens or were traded before they could have an impact on the franchise. Related: Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Best Draft Picks 2000-10 However,...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Markov, Alzner, Chiarot, Suzuki & Demchenko
April 23rd, 2020 During the NHL’s suspension in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, few NHL players are skating – and that’s true almost anywhere in the world. However, off-ice news is still generated by teams as players stay busy waiting for the suspension to lift or as teams work to sign players who might one day wear the team’s jersey....
Capitals Can't Overdo Backstrom's Next Contract
November 26th, 2019 It’s almost comical to suggest, but the Washington Capitals cannot allow themselves to get sentimental in contract negotiations with star forward Nicklas Backstrom. In other words, overpaying for his services is a bad idea, even if the organizational inclination may be to reward Backstrom for his contributions to the team up to this...
Best Fits for Ex-Canadiens Defenseman Markov
September 2nd, 2019 One thing hasn’t changed since ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov last played in the NHL back in 2016-17. Teams are still willing to take fliers on proven commodities that can help them win. With 990 games played, all with the Habs, Markov is one such player, albeit with a 41st birthday approaching. Andrei Markov -...
NHL Rumors: Josi, Marner, Gardiner, Marleau, More
September 1st, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there is news on Roman Josi out of Nashville, more information on Jake Gardiner and where he might land, plus news on Andrei Markov, Patrick Marleau and Mitch Marner. Predators and Josi Talking Extension Greg Hardwig of the Naples Daily News writes that the Nashville Predators and defenseman Roman...
NHL Rumors: Markov, Ehlers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More
August 29th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there is news on Andrei Markov and which teams he might be reaching out to in terms of finding NHL employment this coming season. There is a sense that GM Jarmo Kekalainen is growing concerned with how long it's taking to get a deal done with Zach Werenski and there is speculation surrounding Nikolaj Ehlers...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Flames, Oilers, More
August 28th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there is news regarding Jesse Puljujarvi heading out of Edmonton and back to Finland, and just what GM Ken Holland is looking for in a trade. The Philadelphia Flyers decided not to add a KHL winger, and Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic knows he could be traded but is trying not to think about it and...
Canadiens Should Help Markov to 1,000 Games
August 10th, 2019 In the 101 seasons of the National Hockey League, over 7,000 players have reached their childhood dreams to lace up their skates with the league's best. Yet, only 337 have played 1,000 games, that is less than 5%. Within those 337 players, 56 of them have donned the Montreal Canadiens logo at least once in their career. Andrei...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Blue Jackets, More
July 25th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz out of Montreal where the Canadiens have spoken with a former defenseman, the Winnipeg Jets might look to the Dallas Stars for help on their blue line, the Columbus Blue Jackets likely made a critical error when it came to Sergei Bobrovsky and there's buzz as to who might be the next...
NHL Rumors: Gillis, Flames, Rangers, More
July 20th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that former Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis would like to return to the NHL, the Calgary Flames may have been looking elsewhere before going with Milan Lucic and the New York Rangers now have no choice but to start shedding salary after signing Jacob Trouba. Finally, will Andrei Markov make...
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...
