Posts About "Jonathan Drouin"
Canadiens Are Deepest at Left-Wing… for Now
August 30th, 2020 It’s a paradox. Even though the Montreal Canadiens are arguably at their the deepest at left-wing, there’s a good chance it won’t stay that way for long… like not even past next season. Domi, Tatar Lead Habs in Theory Technically speaking, two of the Canadiens’ top three scorers during the regular season play on the left...
Halifax Mooseheads' Top 5 All-Time Players
July 16th, 2020 Halifax has a long history of hockey. There are claims that the first hockey game ever recorded was played in Montreal on March 3, 1875, using “Halifax Hockey Club Rules.” Starr skates were the first mass-produced skates, made in the Halifax region. The Coloured Hockey League, which made advancements in the sport's rules and style...
Canadiens Must Forget About Lafreniere for Now
July 1st, 2020 The 31-31-9 Montreal Canadiens, who technically earned more losses than victories this past season, have stumbled into a rare win-win situation. They can’t afford to take it for granted though, especially not general manager Marc Bergevin. Lottery Implications for Canadiens Following the NHL Draft Lottery, the Canadiens are...
2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?
June 26th, 2020 With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft passing its sixth anniversary during the 2019 offseason, let's look back at the top picks to see how their careers are progressing. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Drouin, ECHL & Alzner
June 21st, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors rundown, there is news on Jonathan Drouin. Will he be ready for the play-ins? Can he help the Canadiens make a surprise push? Will the Canadiens finally regain an ECHL affiliate? Is Shayne Gostisbehere on his way out of Philly? Jonathan Drouin #92, Montreal Canadiens - February 20,...
Lightning: 5 Worst 'Yzerman-Era' Draft Picks
June 20th, 2020 Maybe it's just me being tired while editing, but does this article feel a bit choppy? Thanks.
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin's 5 Biggest Mistakes
June 15th, 2020 Marc Bergevin has been the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years and has had his ups and downs. He seems very good at making trades but lacks the ability to draw in good free agents. Marc Bergevin, Montreal Canadiens, May 25, 2014 (Lisa Gansky Photography) Although it started out rough, his drafting has...
Canadiens’ Key Players for Play-In Round vs. Penguins
June 5th, 2020 The NHL’s Return to Play format gives the Montreal Canadiens an unexpected chance to make the 16-team playoffs if they can eliminate the favoured Pittsburgh Penguins in a best-of-five series during the initial play-in round. While it goes without saying that Carey Price, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, and Jeff Petry have to be at...
Canadiens' Drouin Returns - Has Chance to Be a Difference Maker
June 4th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have a second chance to prove themselves this season, and one player in particular, who has faced heavy scrutiny since his arrival in Montreal, will get to prove his mettle in a playoff-style format: Jonathan Drouin. However, is he capable of being a difference-maker against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks, Awards, More
May 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the NHL has officially honored a few stars with awards, putting any debate to rest about where the play-in points might go. In Montreal, the Montreal Canadiens got good news and potentially bad news. The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a prospect to their playoff roster, and the San Jose Sharks have...
Canadiens That Got Away: Mikhail Sergachev
May 15th, 2020 Acquiring Jonathan Drouin from the Tampa Bay Lightning in June 2017 is one of Marc Bergevin’s major moves as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. On one hand, fans were thrilled to finally have a Quebec-born player of Drouin’s calibre. On the other hand, they weren’t happy to give up Mikhail Sergachev, the team’s top...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Offside Rule, Coronavirus, More
March 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz the Montreal Canadiens may look at moving Jonathan Drouin before next season, the Edmonton Oilers are getting James Neal back in the lineup but who comes out, and there is some news that the Coronavirus has the NHL working on contingency plans. Finally, what did the GM's decided to do about...
