Weber a Safe Choice as Canadiens Captain Ryan Szporer | October 1, 2018 There are a lot of words that accurately describe Shea Weber being named captain of the Montreal Canadiens. “Surprising” is not one of them. Weber the New Canadiens Captain Weber’s…
Is Byron Bergevin’s Biggest Coup? Ryan Szporer | September 26, 2018 You could definitely argue Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron is general manager Marc Bergevin’s biggest success story. You’d be wrong, though. There’s no denying the waiver-wire acquisition of Byron to…
Canadiens Due for Battle at Bottom of Atlantic Ryan Szporer | September 16, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens will undeniably end up in the thick of a race in the Atlantic Division in 2018-19. Logically speaking though, it just won’t be for the division title…
Everyone Wins with Pacioretty Trade… for Now Ryan Szporer | September 11, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens can finally put the Max Pacioretty saga behind them. It of course helps that they made out like bandits, trading him to the Las Vegas Golden Knights…
Top Challenges Facing Habs GM Bergevin Ryan Szporer | September 8, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s job just got a lot tougher. News that Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty won’t negotiate during the season has effectively tied Bergevin’s hands. While Pacioretty…
An Unofficial Canadiens Rebuild Spells Disaster Ryan Szporer | September 5, 2018 There’s little reason to believe the Montreal Canadiens are actually looking to make the playoffs this coming season. In spite of what owner Geoff Molson and general manager Marc Bergevin…
Grading Habs GM Bergevin’s 2018 Offseason Ryan Szporer | September 1, 2018 Even though training camp hasn’t started yet, it’s fair to “call” Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason at this point. That means to not just argue that it’s over,…
The Best Time for Habs to Trade Pacioretty Ryan Szporer | August 29, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens may believe they have to trade captain Max Pacioretty as soon as possible, but it actually depends… Pacioretty Rumors, Lies & Innuendo Take for example the fact…
Likeliest Canadiens Outcomes in 2018-19 Ryan Szporer | August 18, 2018 Expectations are undeniably low for the Montreal Canadiens as they enter the 2018-19 season. Of course, according to general manager Marc Bergevin, the Habs are “officially” intending to compete (for…
The Case for Pacioretty to Remain Canadiens’ Captain Ryan Szporer | August 3, 2018 It’s entirely possible Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty won’t so much as get a chance to prove he’s still worthy of being team captain. After all, based on rumors, general…
Projecting the Opening Night Canadiens Lineup Ryan Szporer | July 31, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s work this summer looks to be pretty much over. As a result, it’s easy for fans to shift their glances to the 2018-19 season…
Marc Bergevin’s 2018 Offseason Checklist Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason has been hit or miss so far. The successes have largely come with regard to his coaching hires, Dominique Ducharme and Joel Bouchard.…