Redoing the 2005 NHL Draft THW Archives | February 19, 2026 Originally written in April 2015 It’s been 20 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft was…
Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend The Old Prof | February 10, 2026 Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…
7 Cool Things About Carey Price The Old Prof | February 7, 2026 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,…
Canadiens Justifiably Make Fowler Odd Man Out in Net for Now Ryan Szporer | January 17, 2026 Even Carey Price got sent down, once upon a time. Remember that if anyone dares suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ decision to send Jacob Fowler to the Laval Rocket on Friday…
Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Best Draft Picks of All-Time Luc LeBlanc | December 20, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in all of hockey in terms of overall success — their 24 Stanley Cups are 11 more than the second-place Toronto Maple…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Jaroslav Halak-Carey Price Decision William Bourget | November 25, 2025 On July 18, 2025, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred…
NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players Trege Wilson | November 21, 2025 *This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had over 7,600 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,600-plus players, only about 80 have…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Matthew Zator | November 12, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 13 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter…
Canadiens Officially Off to Better Start than 2021 Cup Final Season Ryan Szporer | November 1, 2025 Heading into action on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens own an 8-3 record. That’s notable for a few reasons.
Canadiens Even Scarier Opponents Now… Without Carey Price Ryan Szporer | September 18, 2025 Obviously, ex-Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price hasn’t played a game in years. And, while he may have at one point in time struck fear in the hearts of opponents, that time has…
The Canadiens’ Strange Week of Legacy, Change & Future The Old Prof | September 8, 2025 It was one of those weeks where Montreal Canadiens fans felt everything at once. The hockey world came together to remember Ken Dryden—an icon, a leader, and a pillar of…
Canadiens Trade Carey Price Contract to Sharks for Cap Relief Ryan Szporer | September 5, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens just traded Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks for prospect Gannon Laroque… and cap relief/flexibility.