Canadiens’ Matheson the Easy Choice as New Alternate Captain Ryan Szporer | September 12, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens had little choice but to go with Mike Matheson as the Habs’ new alternate captain. It was also the right choice.
Canadiens’ Decisions to Make if in Contention at Trade Deadline Rob Couch | August 31, 2023 What if the Montreal Canadiens are in playoff contention at the 2023-24 trade deadline? While it’s a bit early for the young team to make a late-season push for the…
GM Admits Canadiens Will Struggle in Stacked Atlantic (Video) The Old Prof | August 22, 2023 In a recent STN video (seen below), Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes discussed his team’s challenges, but also his optimism for the upcoming 2023-24 regular season. As he noted,…
Canadiens’ Hughes Building a Winning Culture in Montreal Blain Potvin | August 18, 2023 Team culture plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance and the odds of success of a group. It encompasses shared values, behaviors, and attitudes that allow team members…
NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contending? Mike Fink | August 16, 2023 The Erik Karlsson trade put an exclamation point on the offseason and shaped how the upcoming season will look. The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the reigning Norris Trophy winner in a…
A Look Back at the Canadiens 4-Point Plan for the 2023 Offseason Blain Potvin | August 16, 2023 It’s time for an updated look at the Montreal Canadiens’ four-point offseason plan. With the summer coming to a close, it is worth reviewing general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ offseason…
Canadiens Still Make Petry’s Short Second Habs Stint Count Ryan Szporer | August 16, 2023 Technically, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes’ second Jeff Petry trade in a few weeks doesn’t exactly measure up to standards.
Canadiens Reacquire Petry Shrewdly Shifting Logjam to Defense Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2023 Newly reacquired Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry is no Mike Hoffman. He’s better, making the trade that brought him back a great one.
Canadiens Poised for Contention in 2024-25 Blain Potvin | August 4, 2023 It has been a very quiet summer for the Montreal Canadiens, who have only attended to their own restricted free agents (RFA) and some additions for their American Hockey League…
Canadiens Re-Sign Ylonen to Two-Way Deal at What Cost? Ryan Szporer | August 1, 2023 Montreal Canadiens forward Jesse Ylonen undeniably earned his new two-way contract, just arguably one with better terms than what he got.
Canadiens Face 5 Obstacles in Way of 2024 Playoffs Ryan Szporer | July 30, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens are in a better position to compete for a playoff spot in 2024. That doesn’t mean they’ll make them, though.
Canadiens Still Hampered By Bergevin’s Contracts Trege Wilson | July 23, 2023 Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes is entering his second full season at the team’s helm. He took over the job halfway through the 2021-22 season, replacing former GM…
