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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19

August 19th, 2020 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchises. Through the decades, we have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new teams, even one returning to the game after his induction. Lafleur Makes His Comeback Guy Lafleur retired in 1985 after scoring 1,246 points in 961...
Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award

Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award

July 14th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens are the most decorated team in the NHL. Beyond the record-setting 24 Stanley Cups, players and coaches have won over 100 individual awards, including 17 Hart Trophies and 36 Vezina Trophies. Related: Last Red Wings to Win Each NHL Award With the NHL set to announce its award finalists for the 2019-20 regular...
Today in Hockey History: July 14

Today in Hockey History: July 14

July 14th, 2020 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers get hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the playing days and a Hall of Fame goalie gets a new home. New General Managers Named On July 14, 1986, the New York Rangers named Phil Esposito as their...
Today in Hockey History: June 10

Today in Hockey History: June 10

June 10th, 2020 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as some franchise-altering draft picks. This is also the date when the hockey world lost one of its greatest players. Hockey World Says Goodbye to a Legend The sport lost...
Senators Can Learn From History at the Top of the Draft

Senators Can Learn From History at the Top of the Draft

June 9th, 2020 As the old adage goes, the more selections you make at the draft, the better the results. It's the reason we see struggling franchises sell their top players for as many picks and prospects as they can get their hands on. While everyone knows that in the end, the draft is more luck than skill, it doesn't stop teams from playing the odds...
The Greatest Team of All Time: The Montreal Junior Canadiens

The Greatest Team of All Time: The Montreal Junior Canadiens

May 20th, 2020 The Junior Canadians were loaded with talented french teens including Gilbert Perreault, Richard Martin, Marc Tardif, Rejean Houle, Ian Turnbull, Andre Dupont, and Jocelyn Guevremont
Today in Hockey History: May 16

Today in Hockey History: May 16

May 16th, 2020 The most successful team in the National Hockey League made plenty of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records and raised Stanley Cups. Canadiens Rule the Day When you’ve won as many Stanley Cups as the Montreal Canadiens have, you are going to have a lot of memories...
Today in Hockey History: April 3

Today in Hockey History: April 3

April 3rd, 2020 Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League had big moments on April 3 throughout the years. One of the most storied franchises had a couple of first today, as well. Plus, two of today’s top offensive stars hit major milestones too. A Memorable Date for Hull On April 3, 1966, Bobby Hull picked up an...
Canadiens With 100-Point Seasons

Canadiens With 100-Point Seasons

February 11th, 2020 With a history as old as the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens have had some of the best players to ever play the game on their team. As an Original Six organization, the club has a laundry list of accolades to its name and to its player's names. Among those, are four players who have hit one of the greatest achievements in the NHL: a...
Montreal Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur Has Heart Surgery

Montreal Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur Has Heart Surgery

September 26th, 2019 Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur underwent heart surgery on Thursday, the NHL club has confirmed. The 68-year-old native of Thurso, Que., played in 1,126 career NHL games from 1971 to 1991, registering 1,353 points (560 goals and 793 assists). Laf...
Rangers History: Who Wore #10 Before Panarin?

Rangers History: Who Wore #10 Before Panarin?

August 31st, 2019 Shortly after signing his seven-year, $81.5 million contract, Artemi Panarin took to social media to ask fans to aid his decision on what number the Russian winger will don next season. #10 was victorious. Throughout history, a number of former Rangers have taken the Madison Square Garden ice with "10" stitched on the back of their...
Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Goal Celebrations

Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Goal Celebrations

October 5th, 2017 This article was originally published in July, 2013. The Montreal Canadiens have scored a lot of goals in its 100+ years. Puckloads -- over 20,000 to be precise. Which also means there have been a heckuva lot of goal celebrations for the bleu blanc et rouge -- and some a lot more memorable than others. Writing my recent article for...
When the Canadiens' Dynasty Ended for Good

When the Canadiens' Dynasty Ended for Good

February 9th, 2017 When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.
Guy Lafleur Reignites Montreal Canadiens Language Debate

Guy Lafleur Reignites Montreal Canadiens Language Debate

June 11th, 2016 Whereas many chose to cling to Guy Lafleur’s potentially tongue-in-cheek comments about players’ playoff beards from a few days ago, in Montreal (where no one is wearing one) people took note of something actually interesting that he had to say. “Not a Question of Language” Talking to the media at the annual presentation of...
Six Degrees of Separation: The Generational Edition

Six Degrees of Separation: The Generational Edition

June 11th, 2015 They are called generational talents because they only come along once in a generation. First was Jean Béliveau. Then Guy Lafleur. Wayne Gretzky was next, followed by Mario Lemieux, Eric Lindros and Sidney Crosby. Now, we add McDavid and Eichel. How many degrees would it take to connect this year's pair to a pair of their...
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