The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft Tony Wolak | March 18, 2025 Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Canadiens Can Provide Youth Vote of Confidence by Adding a Centre Blain Potvin | January 30, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes continue to rebuild and currently have the second-youngest team in the NHL on average. Despite that lack of experience, they are…
Jets Have Won Trouba Trade 5 Years Later Declan Schroeder | December 7, 2024 When the Winnipeg Jets traded Jacob Trouba to the New York Rangers five-and-a-half years ago, many considered it highway robbery for the Rangers. Jets’ general manager (GM) Kevin Cheveldayoff was…
Comparing New York Rangers GMs: Chris Drury vs. Jeff Gorton Anthony Russo | August 22, 2024 NHL general managers (GMs) have to make decisions – which could sometimes derail or move the team closer to success. While some moves made by New York Rangers GMs Chris…
What Canadiens Can Learn From 2024 Stanley Cup Semi-Finalists Ryan Szporer | May 21, 2024 Despite having missed the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens can use the teams still alive as models for their own success moving forward.
Montreal Canadiens’ Jeff Gorton Is Here to Stay Karine Hains | May 17, 2024 When Marc Bergevin was dismissed, owner Geoff Molson decided he would change the team’s structure and not put as much power in one man’s hands. During the Bergevin era, there…
5 Teams Canadiens Fans Should Cheer for in 2024 Playoffs Ryan Szporer | April 21, 2024 If you’re looking to cheer for another team with the Montreal Canadiens having failed to make the 2024 playoffs, consider these five options:
Bruins and the 2006 NHL Draft – Gorton’s Trades Still Paying Off Scott Roche | March 8, 2024 On March 25, 2006, the Boston Bruins fired general manager Mike O’Connell and promoted then-assistant GM Jeff Gorton to the interim position for the remainder of the season. With the…
Canadiens Still Have the Right Coach for Right Now in St. Louis Ryan Szporer | January 26, 2024 It’s good Patrick Roy is now coaching the New York Islanders, especially for the Montreal Canadiens and their head coach Martin St. Louis.
Canadiens in Enviable Territory as Far as 2023-24 Keys to Success Go Ryan Szporer | August 5, 2023 Remember when then-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson argued the rebuild was over before last season? It wasn’t then. It’s not now.
Meet the New Canadiens: Lias Andersson Melissa Boyd | July 10, 2023 The offseason has hit a bit of a lull after an exciting few weeks. As expected, the Montreal Canadiens were busy at the NHL Draft, acquiring Alex Newhook from the…
3 Ways Canadiens Re-Signing Monahan Changes Everything Ryan Szporer | June 24, 2023 Re-signing Sean Monahan had been unexpected for a variety of reasons on the part of the Montreal Canadiens. Here are the top three: