Canadiens Trying to Prove that Size Does Matter Dave Turnbull | July 15, 2015 The knock on the Montreal Canadiens over the last few years has primarily been their lack of size. Tomas Plekanec, Brendan Gallagher, David Desharnais – all speedy guys for sure,…
Who Will Be the Next Rene Bourque These Playoffs? Ryan Szporer | April 5, 2015 It was like forward Rene Bourque came out of nowhere last playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite notching just nine goals in 63 games during the regular season, he scored…
How Have the New Additions Performed for the Montreal Canadiens? Brianne Spiker | March 25, 2015 The past month has seen the Montreal Canadiens welcome new faces into the lineup. Devante Smith-Pelly, Jeff Petry, Brian Flynn and Torrey Mitchell all came via trade while the team…
It Is Time To Lower Expectations On Lars Eller, Embrace Him For What He Really Is Ken MacMillan | March 17, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens would not have been able to reach the Eastern Conference Final a year ago if not for the heroics of goaltender Carey Price and defenseman P.K. Subban.…
1 Question for Every Hab Leading Up to The Playoffs The Hockey Writers | March 11, 2015 Although the Montreal Canadiens are battling for first place in the East, there are still some questions about the team that remain unanswered. With the playoffs a little over a month…
Montreal Canadiens: Presidents’ Trophy Contenders? Ryan Szporer | March 4, 2015 It’s come to this, with the Montreal Canadiens having the good fortune of a second-straight shot to vault to the top of the NHL standings. In spite of the Habs’…
Montreal Canadiens’ Right Moves at Deadline The Hockey Writers | March 4, 2015 It was a staple of Rodney Dangerfield’s comedy career for over 40 years. ”I don’t get no respect.” A routine based on a rancid marriage, ungrateful kids and dead end…
Tape2Tape Trading: Who Wins the Sekac/Smith-Pelly Trade? Andrew Forbes | February 25, 2015 As the March 2 NHL Trade Deadline draws closer, smaller pieces are starting to change hands. In one of the more recent moves, Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens shipped…
First Domino Falls in Ducks Deadline Plans The Hockey Writers | February 24, 2015 With less than a week to go until the NHL Trade Deadline, the Anaheim Ducks made what many are calling a “hockey trade.” It was a straight up deal with…
Smith-Pelly the First of Many Canadiens Trades… Right? Ryan Szporer | February 24, 2015 It’s almost like the Montreal Canadiens gave up a lottery ticket for tomorrow’s draw for a bag of nuts at the convenience store counter when they traded away forward Jiri…
Montreal Canadiens Make First Move on the Trade Market, Week Before Deadline The Hockey Writers | February 24, 2015 The festivities are officially underway. The last week before the NHL trade deadline will give hockey fans more speculations and unexpected twists than an M. Night Shyamaladingdong movie, only this…
Highway Robbery: Ducks Steal Jiri Sekac From Canadiens Felix Sicard | February 24, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Tuesday morning, Anaheim Ducks general manager made the acquisition of rookie right winger Jiri Sekac from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for 22-year old Devante Smith-Pelly,…