50 Years Ago in Hockey: Baby Habs Upset Soviets Rick Cole | December 16, 2015 The Montreal Junior Canadiens, bolstered by the standout goaltending of Jacques Plante, posted a shocking 2-1 upset over the touring Russian nationals last night at the Forum in Montreal. The…
The Montreal Canadiens Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | September 22, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
NHL Summer Meetings – Moving Future Hall of Famers Rick Cole | June 22, 2015 Today’s trip down the memory lane of National Hockey League summer meetings takes a look at a blockbuster trade that moved two goaltenders who would eventually end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs Trade Stewart to Bruins Rick Cole | June 8, 2015 The National Hockey League’s annual conclave began in Montreal yesterday with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins kicking things off with the first trade of the meetings. In a three-for-one exchange, 13-year…
Strange Legends and Bloopers that Put Goaltending in the Spotlight Tabatha Patterson | May 14, 2015 Goaltenders have always had a reputation for being a bit, let’s say, quirky. The idea behind the stereotype is that a player is crazy to put themselves in the way…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Work While Hawks Rest Rick Cole | April 22, 2015 It was an off day yesterday for the Stanley Cup final series, but the Montreal Canadiens, up two games to none, had to work while the Chicago Black Hawks took the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – No Deals as Deadline Passes Rick Cole | March 1, 2015 The National Hockey League trade and AHL call-up deadline passed at midnight last night with no significant trades made by any NHL team. There were a few players recalled from…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hicke Haunts Habs Rick Cole | January 10, 2015 Saturday evening saw a full slate of three games in the National Hockey League. In the most entertaining match of the night, former Montreal Canadien forward Bill Hicke, traded to…
Carey Price Earns Spot in Montreal Canadiens Lore Ryan Szporer | January 3, 2015 It wasn’t one of his prettier games, but it was one of the most significant wins in the career of Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price. With Friday’s 4-2 victory against…
Martin Brodeur’s Faceoff Against Ageism Dave Lipscomb | December 8, 2014 With a résumé as amazing as Martin Brodeur’s one really has to stretch to find fault with the Blues signing the Hall-of-Famer. The deal is cheap against the cap too…
The Martin Brodeur Era Begins in St. Louis Dave Lipscomb | December 2, 2014 Although not entirely shocking, Martin Brodeur has signed with the St. Louis Blues. The all-time leader in wins and shutouts is donning a different sweater other than the Devils for…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Lose Game, Leiter Rick Cole | November 29, 2014 The Boston Bruins lost more than a hockey game last night in Montreal when they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Canadiens. Forward Bobby Leiter was lost to the team…