Canadiens’ Lapierre Shined as Underrated Agitator Ryan Szporer | December 8, 2020 It was the first game-winning goal of then-Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre’s playoff career. The Habs were down three games to two in their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections Paul Quinney | November 30, 2020 Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…
Likeliest Canadiens to Become Unlikely Playoff Heroes Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2020 Officially speaking, the Montreal Canadiens have not yet made the playoffs. However, the nature of their initial play-in series against the Pittsburgh Penguins undeniably presents the perfect opportunity for some…
From the NHL to Europe: A Brave Move Before Retirement David Carlsson | September 5, 2017 Do you remember “The Final Countdown”? The song was made famous by the Swedish rock band Europe in 1986. Coincidentally, the title could refer to the many former NHLers who decide…
The Canadiens’ Rene Bourque Index Ryan Szporer | April 16, 2017 It would be understandable if Montreal Canadiens fans forgot Rene Bourque was still in the league. His game-to-game performances weren’t exactly of the memorable variety while he was a member…
Blackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics Leah Dyck | February 28, 2017 After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to…
College Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks Leah Dyck | February 27, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks have done what no one else has been able to do. They figured out how to sustain playoff contention every year since 2009, winning three Stanley Cups…
Avs Give Rene Bourque a PTO: Report Dustin L. Nelson | August 25, 2016 The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Rene Bourque to a professional tryout (PTO), according to James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail. The former University of Wisconsin Badger most recently…
Trade Deadline Predictions: 5 Deals I Take Back Larry Fisher | February 19, 2016 Trade Deadline Predictions: 40 Potential Deals Trade Deadline Predictions: 10 Deals I Stand By Reality is, I was never going to be right on all 40 of my trade deadline…
Looking Back at the Cammalleri – Bourque Trade: Who Won? Gregory Katz | January 11, 2016 The Trade: January 12, 2012, exactly four years ago to this day, the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames made a trade that would greatly alter both teams. Mike Cammalleri, Karri…
Who Will Be the Next Rene Bourque These Playoffs? Ryan Szporer | April 5, 2015 It was like forward Rene Bourque came out of nowhere last playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite notching just nine goals in 63 games during the regular season, he scored…
It Is Time To Lower Expectations On Lars Eller, Embrace Him For What He Really Is Kenny MacMillan | March 17, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens would not have been able to reach the Eastern Conference Final a year ago if not for the heroics of goaltender Carey Price and defenseman P.K. Subban.…
