Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters Jeff Seide | September 20, 2026 Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Matthew Zator | September 20, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 21 There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game,…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | September 7, 2026 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Matthew Zator | August 19, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises.…
Today in Hockey History: July 14 Matthew Zator | July 14, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 15 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also,…
Today in Hockey History: June 10 Matthew Zator | June 10, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 11 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the NHL. There were champions…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers Ryan Szporer | June 5, 2026 *This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide The Montreal Canadiens have seven players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely…
What if the Bruins Had Kept Ken Dryden? The Old Prof | May 17, 2026 Some trades are just bad. Others quietly reshape the future. In 1964, the Boston Bruins used the 14th overall pick to draft a lanky teenager from Ontario named Ken Dryden.…
Today in Hockey History: May 16 Matthew Zator | May 16, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: May 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 17 The most successful team in the National Hockey League made a lot of noise on this date throughout…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | May 15, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | May 3, 2026 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups since their inception in 1909 has helped the…
