So Long Saku: Koivu Retires a Hero Andrew Forbes | September 10, 2014 Today marks the end of illustrious NHL career. Arguably one of the most beloved Montreal Canadiens, Saku Koivu has made the decision to hang up his skates on his hockey-playing…
The Mantle of Leadership in Montreal Harpreet Setia | August 11, 2014 With both Lars Eller and P.K Subban now locked in to their respective contracts, there is one lingering question in the air hanging over the island of Montreal. With Brian…
Subban Not Ready to Lead Nissa Khan | August 5, 2014 It took the bulk of summer but All-Star defenseman P.K. Subban finally earned his pay day in the form of a long term deal with the Montreal Canadiens. The 8 year,…
Brandon Dubinsky Destined to Captain Blue Jackets Roarke Boes | July 11, 2014 Brandon Dubinsky embraced Columbus. In the short time since his arrival Dubinsky has helped transform the Blue Jackets from laughing stock to playoff contender. A proven fit in Todd Richards…
Erik Karlsson: Likely to Wear the ‘C’ Next Season Colton Hordichuk | July 3, 2014 When Jason Spezza was traded to the Dallas Stars on July 1st, 2014, a vacancy opened up for a new captain to succeed the Sens’ forward, and who better to…
Should Florida Panthers Make Erik Gudbranson Captain? Michael Fleming | May 19, 2014 If the Panthers are molding a new identity with their future, not the past, then should the Florida Panthers make Erik Gudbranson captain for the 2014-15 season? Panthers GM Dale Tallon…
Dion Phaneuf: On Captaincy and Leadership James Tanner | April 1, 2014 So it’s come to this: the Leafs have lost eight games in a row and all but giving up on the playoffs, the hockey-mad city of Toronto, one that thrives…
How the Lightning Weathered the Storm Michelle Timian | March 26, 2014 The Tampa Bay Lightning looked like they were in serious trouble only a week after the Olympic break. Excitement over Steven Stamkos’ upcoming return to game action since breaking his…
All the Kings’ Captains: The Stories Behind the “C” Jesse Weinstein | March 15, 2014 There is something to be said about players who are appointed as captains in a league of over 800 players. Specifically, thirty players have this honor. These players encompass a…
De-Sensationalizing Kings’ Dustin Brown Jesse Weinstein | March 4, 2014 Never mind the fact that the Kings’ captain had five straight 50 point campaigns leading up to the shortened season. Never mind the fact that the hard hitter was an…
PK Subban: The Next Captain of the Montreal Canadiens? The Hockey Writers | October 25, 2013 Brian Gionta’s stint as the 28th captain of the Montreal Canadiens will end when He is traded from the team, or His contract expires, or A handful of other less…
Comparing Captains: Gionta Follows Koivu’s Lead Matthew Macaskill | October 24, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) Saku Koivu returns to the Bell Centre on Thursday night in what could prove to be his final appearance on Montreal ice. Koivu turns 39-years old…