NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Capitals, Canadiens, NHL Camps, More Jim Parsons | June 11, 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…
Canadiens News & Rumors: Markov, Alzner, Chiarot, Suzuki & Demchenko The Old Prof | April 23, 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…
NHL News & Notes: Niederreiter & Rask Trade, Byron, Alzner & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 17, 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…
The Montreal Canadiens’ 2018 Christmas Wish List Ryan Szporer | December 24, 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…
NHL CBA: Making the Case for Annual Amnesty Buyouts Tony Wolak | December 12, 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…
Mete in the Minors Makes Twisted Sense Ryan Szporer | November 30, 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…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Nylander, Alzner, More Jim Parsons | November 28, 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…
Alzner Is One Mistake Bergevin Can’t Bury Ryan Szporer | November 26, 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.…
NHL News & Notes: Schmaltz Trade, Hextall Fired & More Brandon Share-Cohen | November 26, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, three young players were involved in a big trade, Ron Hextall has been fired in Philadelphia and Karl Alzner has been placed on waivers. Related:…
Who’s the Odd Hab Out when Weber Returns? Ryan Szporer | November 24, 2018 With three straight defeats, the loss of defenseman Shea Weber may finally be catching up to the suprising Montreal Canadiens. Now 11-7-5, the Canadiens are still holding down an Eastern…
Top 5 Reasons for Canadiens’ Early Success Ryan Szporer | October 10, 2018 Two games do not make a season, but, if you’re the Montreal Canadiens, they certainly stir up a sense of optimism. Despite the Habs getting off to a modestly successful…
Alzner Should Stay a Healthy Scratch for Habs Ryan Szporer | October 7, 2018 At this rate, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Karl Alzner will never see the ice again. Alzner a Healthy Scratch Made a healthy scratch to open the season, Alzner sat from the…