Posts About "Jonathan Drouin"
Josh Anderson's Canadiens Debut Should Make Marc Bergevin Proud
January 16th, 2021 It's only been one game, but I'm ready to reconsider my stance on Josh Anderson's contract. Okay, maybe not entirely, but his performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night certainly raised some eyebrows. If he can continue on this pace, Bergevin's shelling out of $5.5 million per year for Anderson won't seem as risky as...
Montreal Canadiens' 2020-21 Season Predictions
December 31st, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens 2020-21 training camp is set to begin on Jan. 3. General manager Marc Bergevin was busy during the Christmas break adding veteran forwards with Stanley Cup experience in Michaell Frolik and Corey Perry. (Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia) Before the players and coaches step back into their NHL jobs, I am going to...
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin's 5 Biggest Mistakes
December 22nd, 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 Still Need to Play Drouin in Top Six
December 13th, 2020 It’s kind of a puzzle, but, while Jonathan Drouin has undeniably disappointed in a Montreal Canadiens uniform, he hasn’t quite been a disappointment. Having been a disappointment implies no chance at redemption, while simply having disappointed is more of a reflection of the expectations laid at one’s feet. To a certain extent,...
Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: Forward Depth to Celebrate
December 13th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The Hockey...![Canadiens Expect Tyler Toffoli to Score Goals: But How Many? [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tyler-Toffoli-Canucks-1-383x231.jpg)
Canadiens Expect Tyler Toffoli to Score Goals: But How Many? [Video]
December 12th, 2020 On Oct. 12, the Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $4.25 million. Certainly, when general manager Marc Bergevin brought in the free-agent forward who had most recently played with the Vancouver Canucks, the belief was that this prolific new arrival could become a...
Canadiens: 3 Breakout Candidates for 2020-21 Season
November 27th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens and their fans suffered a bitter and difficult 2019-20 season. They finished the season with 71 points in 71 games played, winning only 31 games in large part thanks to not one, but two, eight-game losing streaks. And try as they might, we cannot forget going 0-for-4 vs. the woeful Detroit Red Wings. If not for...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers, More
September 2nd, 2020 In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Washington's former coach, the Florida Panthers have hired a new GM, the Boston Bruins have some important decisions to make and only one Edmonton Oilers defenseman makes the TSN Trade Bait Board. Finally, in Montreal Jonathan Drouin is not happy about certain...
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...
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,...
