Habs Must Be Patient With Kotkaniemi Paul Olioff | June 26, 2018 Now that the June NHL draft is over, the second-guessing game begins, as fans weigh the merits of their favourite picks against those made by their team’s general manager. The…
Will Habs Learn from Past Mistakes? Joe Greiss | June 24, 2018 It has now been one week since the Montreal Canadiens traded Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi. Galchenyuk, drafted third overall by the Habs in 2012, was supposed to be the…
Bergevin Strengthens Legacy with Kotkaniemi Pick Ryan Szporer | June 24, 2018 Ever one to do what he thinks is best, regardless of the consequences, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has done it again. This time, going off the board to…
Kotkaniemi Was the Right Choice for the Habs Brianne Spiker | June 23, 2018 With the third overall selection, the Montreal Canadiens selected Finnish centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi. After a strong performance at the U18 world championships for the gold medal winning Finns, Kotkaniemi started…
Canadiens Pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 Overall Brandon Share-Cohen | June 22, 2018 With the 3rd Pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens Have Selected Jesperi Kotkaniemi From Assat Pori in Liiga. About Jesperi Kotkaniemi Taken with the third-overall selection,…
Predictions for 2018 NHL Draft Weekend Shane Sander | June 20, 2018 The 2018 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and it’s time for some predictions. There are plenty of mock drafts going around, and there are going to be a ton…
Canadiens Must Consider Kotkaniemi Brett Slawson | June 19, 2018 The last time the Montreal Canadiens concluded a regular season with less than 75 points, the vast majority of prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft had yet to be…
Predicting 2018 Draft Day Surprises Tony Wolak | June 19, 2018 Every year, the hockey world experiences a handful of oddities at the NHL Draft. Seeing as they occur each spring we shouldn’t be surprised but typically are. Whether it was the…
Habs and Oilers: Perfect Trade Partners Tim McKinnon | May 17, 2018 Rumors are circulating that Peter Chiarelli, general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, is actively shopping the 10th overall pick. If that’s true, could Marc Bergevin, GM of the Montreal Canadiens,…
Jesperi Kotkaniemi – 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Mark Scheig | May 6, 2018 Jesperi Kotkaniemi 2017-18 Team: Ässät, Liiga (#31) Date of Birth: July 6, 2000 Place of Birth: Pori, FIN Ht: 6’2” Wt: 190 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Habs Need Top Center More Than 3rd Pick Johannes Wheeldon | May 4, 2018 This week I set out three options for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2018 draft. These included: packaging the third pick for a top center, drafting based on organizational…
Montreal Canadiens: Three Options for the 2018 Draft Johannes Wheeldon | May 2, 2018 A collective sigh could be heard in Habsland last week after the organization beat the odds to be among the final three teams in the lottery for the top pick…