Niemi Gets First Win With Canadiens’ Convincing Effort Jeff Tibbins | January 20, 2018 On the heels of a disappointing loss to the Boston Bruins two nights prior, the Montreal Canadiens returned with a force on Friday, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the…
Bruins & Canadiens Rivalry Unmatched in NHL Joseph Ochs | January 17, 2018 For the first time since his firing 344 days ago, Claude Julien will coach a game within the confines of the TD Garden. He will do so as the head…
Canadiens Entering Bye Week at Perfect Time Jeff Tibbins | January 9, 2018 After a decisive 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens enter a five-day break, and are scheduled to return to practice on Friday…
A New Year Providing the Canadiens With a New Hope Jeff Tibbins | January 2, 2018 Tis the “New Year, New Me” season, and like everyone who stepped into the gym for the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens were hard at work on…
Is Claude Julien a Repeat of the Michel Therrien Era? Brianne Spiker | December 26, 2017 For many Montreal Canadiens fans, the second Michel Therrien era was not a good one. It seems like for every Therrien supporter, there are at least ten detractors. When he…
Canadiens GM Bergevin Is Out of Excuses Ryan Szporer | December 26, 2017 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s only realistic hope for long-term survival was for the team to build upon its first-round finish last spring. As it stands, they’ve little hope…
Lernout Looking to Seize Opportunity With the Habs Jeff Tibbins | December 23, 2017 With the announcement that assistant captain Shea Weber would be shut down for a while due to a foot injury, the Montreal Canadiens re-called defenceman Brett Lernout from the Laval…
Jeff Petry Playing an Important Role in Absence of Shea Weber Jeff Tibbins | December 21, 2017 When it was announced that Shea Weber would be shut down for the time being, it was a massive blow to the Montreal Canadiens, who have struggled for a large…
Weber’s Absence a Huge Blow to the Habs Playoff Hopes Jeff Tibbins | December 19, 2017 As the Montreal Canadiens embark on their annual visit to the western coast of Canada, one important member will be missing from the trip. On Monday, it was announced that…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Canadiens Edition Brianne Spiker | November 20, 2017 To say this season has been frustrating so far would be an understatement for the Montreal Canadiens. They have had their moments where they dominate, such as their 2-0 road…
Rebuilding the Canadiens: Readers Respond Johannes Wheeldon | November 14, 2017 Last week, I argued the NHL is about titles or transition. That is, teams are either contending for the Stanley Cup or are in the process of rebuilding so that…
Rebuilding the Montreal Canadiens Johannes Wheeldon | November 10, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens have begun to turn around a disastrous start to the 2017 season. Indeed, fans who were gnashing their teeth just two weeks ago are smiling once again.…