Posts About "Claude Julien"
Canadiens Fail to Slip Juulsen Through Waivers
January 11th, 2021 It’s easy to look back with regret in retrospect. After having seen yet another first-round pick switch organizations, with defenseman Noah Juulsen having just been claimed off waivers, the Montreal Canadiens may be on the verge of second-guessing themselves. They shouldn't. Canadiens Take a Chance Truth be told, if there was...
Montreal Canadiens' 2020-21 Season Predictions
December 31st, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens 2020-21 training camp is set to begin on Jan. 3. General manager Marc Bergevin was busy during the Christmas break adding veteran forwards with Stanley Cup experience in Michaell Frolik and Corey Perry. (Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia) Before the players and coaches step back into their NHL jobs, I am going to...
Habs Need to Show Killer Instinct in 2020-21
December 12th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens will enter the 2020-21 season with heightened expectations after a surprise performance in the 2020 Playoffs. With strong roster additions in key positions added to the equation, including Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson, Joel Edmundson and Jake Allen, the stakes appear to be even higher. In order to showcase their...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Domi, Danault, Julien & More
August 31st, 2020 It's been a busy week for Montreal Canadiens' news: Max Domi removed any mentions of the team from his social media, Phillip Danault was very candid in his thoughts of what his role should be with the team, and Marc Bergevin had his end-of-season presser. Max Domi's Situation With the season coming to an end for the Canadiens,...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Gallagher, Julien, Poehling & More
August 23rd, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors rundown, there’s news on Claude Julien’s health. There are confirmations on Brendan Gallagher’s injuries, as well as speculation on Ryan Poehling’s conditioning and his lack of game time in the playoffs has been brought up in the media. Also, what could general manager Marc...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, Senators, Maple Leafs, More
August 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Montreal Canadiens coach Kirk Muller provides an update on head coach Claude Julien. For the Calgary Flames, what is the status of Matthew Tkachuk? Will the Ottawa Senators look at trading up in the this year's NHL Entry Draft? Finally, what type of defenseman will the Toronto Maple Leafs be able to land...
Canadiens’ Mission Remains Unchanged Under Muller
August 15th, 2020 In one game, Kirk Muller has technically already accomplished more, coaching the Montreal Canadiens than in three seasons doing the same for the Carolina Hurricanes. He probably wishes the accomplishment came under better circumstances, though. With head coach Claude Julien out until the end of the first round at least following...
Canadiens' Head Coach Julien Hospitalized with Chest Pains - Updated
August 13th, 2020 Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien has been admitted to hospital with chest pains. It is not COVID-19 related. https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1293970460464623617 Sportsnet insider Eric Engels reports that Julien began suffering the pains after Wednesday evening's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1...
Top Canadiens Storylines Heading into Round 1 vs. Flyers
August 12th, 2020 Many might argue simply getting the chance to play the Philadelphia Flyers is worth the Stanley Cup to the Montreal Canadiens. They’d be wrong. Even if the Canadiens had virtually no chance of making the playoffs when the regular season ended, they are clearly in it to win it at this point. The fact that they lost out on a chance...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Julien, the Flyers & More
August 10th, 2020 In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, we'll look at youngsters Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki who played a pivotal role in the Habs’ series win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, while Claude Julien was also a big reason they earned a spot in the 2020 Playoffs. A playoff berth means the Habs will lose out on the NHL...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Julien, Ribeiro & Romanov
July 6th, 2020 In today's Montreal Canadiens news and rumors roundup, Claude Julien addresses the fans request to tank for the top pick, Mike Ribeiro gives his thoughts on the Shea Weber/PK Subban trade and his future, plus, the potential CBA modifications as the NHL/NHLPA continue to negotiate. Finally, will Alexander Romanov be able to...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Kotkaniemi & Domi
June 28th, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors roundup, Carey Price is named the Habs’ 2019-20 Molson Cup Player of the Year for the ninth time in his career. Jesperi Kotkaniemi is available to participate in Montreal’s training camp. Plus, will the risk of contracting COVID-19 make head coach Claude Julien think twice about being...
Canadiens' Likely Lineup for the Penguins Play-in Series
June 14th, 2020 The NHL has entered Phase Two of its back to hockey plan, where players can now practice at their home facilities on a volunteer basis. Phase Three of this plan is scheduled to start around mid-July, which will involve a training camp to prepare for an August start to the play-in/playoffs. At the trade deadline in February, the Montreal...
