Oilers’ Deadline Analysis: “Team Deserves a Chance” Jim Parsons | March 1, 2017 The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. With that, the Edmonton Oilers — a team pegged as buyers for the first time in a decade — were extremely quiet.…
Desharnais for Davidson Deal a Head Scratcher Rob Soria | March 1, 2017 Yesterday was an interesting day for the Edmonton Oilers. On the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline, they team went out and beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 to close out…
Canadiens Trade Desharnais to Oilers for Davidson Brandon Share-Cohen | February 28, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Brandon Davidson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward David Desharnais, the Canadiens announced Tuesday night. The Montreal Canadiens made Desharnais a healthy…
Top Trade Targets for Flames as Deadline Looms Glenn Eberth | February 12, 2017 Every year, as we head toward the NHL trade deadline, the debate begins over whether teams might be “buyers” or “sellers.” Yet, as the league sees more and more parity…
Why 2017 Is Critical for Bergevin Brianne Spiker | December 28, 2016 As of May 2017, it will mark five years of Marc Bergevin as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal has gone 23 years without a Stanley Cup and…
Galchenyuk & Desharnais Injuries, Nash Update & More Steven DiOssi | December 7, 2016 Habs’ Galchenyuk & Desharnais Out 6 to 8 Weeks The Montreal Canadiens will be without forwards Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais for six to eight weeks with knee injuries, the…
Injuries Testing Canadiens’ Depth Nick Guido | December 7, 2016 Canadiens fans know too well what a significant injury can do to your season. Just last year, they suffered through injuries to Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher and Jeff Petry which…
Canadiens as the Next John Scott? Ryan Szporer | December 3, 2016 There’s likely never going to be another John Scott in the NHL All-Star Game. The league has made sure of that, with a new series of rules and regulations that…
Help Wanted: Second-Line Center Brianne Spiker | November 30, 2016 Other than Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal’s centers have not produced much offensively this season. On his own, Galchenyuk has 22 points in 22 games. Meanwhile, Tomas Plekanec, David Desharnais and Torrey…
Is Charles Hudon Good Enough? Ryan Szporer | November 26, 2016 Two assists in three games isn’t too shabby, but it admittedly may not be anything to write home about. Unfortunately for the Montreal Canadiens, one goal in 21 games isn’t…
What to Do with David Desharnais Ryan Szporer | November 12, 2016 Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien broke from tradition against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Notorious for sticking with the same lineup through thick and thin as long as…
6 Canadiens Having Best-Ever Starts Ryan Szporer | October 22, 2016 It’s only been four games, but what a ‘four games’ for the 3-0-1 Montreal Canadiens… especially from the perspective of the offense. With 16 goals already, the team is pretty…