Posts About "Karl Alzner"
Time Is Right for Canadiens GM Bergevin to Spend to Cap
September 20th, 2020 After several years of avoiding the cap ceiling, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has effectively painted himself into a corner. The color is changing from red to green as we speak, because he has no other logical choice but to go for it. The Missed Radulov Re-Signing Granted, there’s a case to be made that had...
Canadiens Doing Their Best Dealing With COVID-19
July 15th, 2020 As the NHL starts Phase 3 of the return to play (RTP) program, there are more and more players testing positive for COVID-19. Even though the NHLPA had a vote which the players agreed upon, there are still concerns over health and safety. There are players around the league opting out while others are waiting to see how the test results...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Canucks, Maple Leafs, More
July 12th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is lots of information out there as it pertains to the Montreal Canadiens, more specifically Max Domi and Karl Alzner. Mike Green has opted out from the Edmonton Oilers camp, as has Sven Baertschi from the Vancouver Canucks. Romak Polak makes an expected decision in Dallas and there is talk about the...
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,...
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...
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Capitals, Canadiens, NHL Camps, More
June 11th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, what does management think about Jack Eichel's recent comments? Do they understand his frustration? Or, are they upset he spoke so candidly? In Vancouver, there is an update on contract talks between the Canucks and Jacob Markstrom, plus talk of the team trying to reacquire their second-round pick. Is there hope...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Markov, Alzner, Chiarot, Suzuki & Demchenko
April 23rd, 2020 During the NHL’s suspension in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, few NHL players are skating – and that’s true almost anywhere in the world. However, off-ice news is still generated by teams as players stay busy waiting for the suspension to lift or as teams work to sign players who might one day wear the team’s jersey....
NHL News & Notes: Niederreiter & Rask Trade, Byron, Alzner & More
January 17th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, the Minnesota Wild have traded Nino Niederreiter to the Carolina Hurricanes for Victor Rask, Paul Byron has been suspended, the Montreal Canadiens have recalled Karl Alzner, Brandon Dubinsky has returned to practice and Ben Lovejoy will miss Thursday's game. Related: NHL News & Notes: Kesler, Backes...
The Montreal Canadiens’ 2018 Christmas Wish List
December 24th, 2018 We already know what to get Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin for Christmas, but what about the other Habs in your life? Well, the following wish list has been checked twice by the highest authority. No, not Santa Claus. The fine editors here at The Hockey Writers. In the spirit of the season, here’s the 2018 edition...
NHL CBA: Making the Case for Annual Amnesty Buyouts
December 12th, 2018 It may seem like the last NHL work stoppage was only a couple of years ago, but there’s already potential for another lockout on the horizon. There’s an opt-out clause in the current NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that could put the 2020-21 season on hold. Though these stoppages turn off fans and result in less money...
Mete in the Minors Makes Twisted Sense
November 30th, 2018 It’s hard to fathom Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin demoted defenseman Victor Mete based solely on his play. After all, Mete remains one of the most-mobile defensemen in the system and is still high on the team’s organizational depth chart. Mete vs. Alzner Nevertheless, Bergevin opted to send the 20-year-old...
NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Nylander, Alzner, More
November 28th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown, the St. Louis Blues are looking around the NHL for a better option in goal but stopped in Detroit along the way, the Montreal Canadiens are going to have to get creative if they hope to move out Karl Alzner's contract, and while no one needs reminding that the Toronto Maple Leafs have less than three...
Alzner Is One Mistake Bergevin Can’t Bury
November 26th, 2018 With Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber on the mend, something had to give. That something was general manager Marc Bergevin’s pride along with Karl Alzner, who has just been waived. Bergevin's Big Free-Agent Acquisition It was two summers ago when Bergevin made Alzner his big free-agent acquisition with an ill-advised,...
