Canadiens Should Probably Send Xhekaj to AHL at This Point Ryan Szporer | November 2, 2024 Why not guarantee Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj a regular shift by sending the waiver-exempt defenseman down to the AHL?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lindstrom, Joe & Ralph, and Kadri The Old Prof | July 27, 2024 As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his “Physics,” nature abhors a vacuum. He used this concept to explain that nature resists empty space—a vacuum. He believed that a…
Likeliest Canadiens Call-Ups to Have Impact Beyond 2023-24 Ryan Szporer | November 23, 2023 History looks to be repeating itself yet again, at least from an injury standpoint for the Montreal Canadiens. After leading the league in man-games lost the last few seasons, they’ve…
Canadiens Cut Armia & Lindstrom as Meritocracy Takes Shape Ryan Szporer | October 9, 2023 Cutting Gustav Lindstrom is arguably more significant than Joel Armia for several reasons, for Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes.
Canadiens Wisely Keep Norlinder over Mailloux for Now Ryan Szporer | October 4, 2023 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mattias Norlinder has a long way before he can call himself an NHLer. However, he just took a huge leap forward.
Canadiens in Better Position with Pearson over Hoffman Ryan Szporer | September 25, 2023 All else being equal, the Montreal Canadiens should probably prefer Mike Hoffman over Tanner Pearson. A lot of what matters even is equal, as both players have single years left…
3 Canadiens Most Impacted By Tanner Pearson Trade Rob Couch | September 20, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks helped each other in a late offseason trade. It saw Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick come over to the Canadiens while Casey…
Canadiens’ Hughes Building a Winning Culture in Montreal Blain Potvin | August 18, 2023 Team culture plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance and the odds of success of a group. It encompasses shared values, behaviors, and attitudes that allow team members…
Where Canadiens’ Gustav Lindstrom Fits With the Organization Rob Couch | August 17, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens acquired a fourth-round pick and defenceman Gustav Lindstrom as part of the trade with the Detroit Red Wings when they flipped Jeff Petry. Unlike Petry, Lindstrom is…
Red Wings Defense Gets a Boost with Petry Addition Jordan Orth | August 16, 2023 In a somewhat surprising move, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman swung a trade for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Montreal Canadiens. In the trade, he gave up…
Canadiens Still Make Petry’s Short Second Habs Stint Count Ryan Szporer | August 16, 2023 Technically, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes’ second Jeff Petry trade in a few weeks doesn’t exactly measure up to standards.
Detroit Red Wings: Contract Projections for 2023 RFAs Tony Wolak | May 18, 2023 Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has a handful of priorities to accomplish this offseason. Fortunately for him, making decisions on Detroit’s restricted free agents (RFAs) won’t take up…