The Ideal Montreal Canadiens Playoff Bracket Ryan Szporer | April 9, 2015 The deck is stacked against the Montreal Canadiens to hoist the Stanley Cup for a record 25th time this spring. However, that is true of each playoff team, who has…
5 Potential Cup Winners With the Best Stories Andrew Bensch | April 6, 2015 As sportswriters most of us who contribute to The Hockey Writers are suckers for a great story. When legendary defenseman Ray Bourque finally won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado…
3 Reasons Montreal Canadiens Are First (Besides Carey Price) Ryan Szporer | April 3, 2015 It would have been the perfect end to an entertaining game, had only Montreal Canadiens forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau scored in the shootout like he was supposed to. Co-leading the league…
Post-Lockout Montreal Canadiens in Elite Company Ryan Szporer | April 1, 2015 Extrapolating point totals earned in 2013 over a full 82-game schedule, the Montreal Canadiens were on pace for 108 points that lockout-shortened season. That makes them officially one of just…
Pekka Rinne: Masterton, Vezina, or Both? Peter Denton | April 1, 2015 Pekka Rinne is the Nashville Predators’ nomination for the Masterton Trophy which “is given to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication…
The 2015 NHL Awards Go to… Brett Slawson | April 1, 2015 With the 2014-15 NHL season nearing a thrilling and suspenseful close, there is no better time than the present to contemplate who the top contenders are for the league’s major awards!…
Andrei Markov: Montreal Canadiens’ Excellence of Execution The Hockey Writers | March 31, 2015 It was announced earlier in the week that Andrei Markov is the Montreal Canadiens’ nominee to earn the Bill Masterton Trophy given to the player who embodies perseverance, sportsmanship, and…
Will the Atlantic-Leading Montreal Canadiens Hold on? Ryan Szporer | March 30, 2015 While a victory Monday night against the rival Tampa Bay Lightning would go a long way toward securing an Atlantic Division championship, the Montreal Canadiens don’t necessarily need one. Montreal…
Hart Trophy Tracker: Making the Case for Devan Dubnyk Marcy Di Michele | March 29, 2015 There is no doubt that Carey Price is the best goaltender in the league right now. He is currently leading all statistical categories and has been a huge reason why…
Does Max Pacioretty Deserve a Selke Nomination? Brianne Spiker | March 29, 2015 According to NHL.com, the Frank J. Selke trophy is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. Recent winners of the award include Patrice…
Montreal Canadiens Need Power The Hockey Writers | March 29, 2015 With their place secured in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens, who have 6 games still on the calendar, can already call this a successful season. However successful…
Despite Jets Loss, Habs’ Therrien Wisely Played Tokarski Ryan Szporer | March 27, 2015 Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski was the biggest reason the Habs lost against the Winnipeg Jets. It was still the right decision by head coach Michel Therrien to play him…
