Posts About "Shea Weber"
Subban-Weber Trade Revisited
December 10th, 2020 In a year that could be described as atrocious for Weber, Subban was outstanding. Subban played all 82 regular season games, finished with 59 points and was plus-18. Although the Predators did not make it as far in the playoffs as they did the previous season, Subban still managed to notch 9 points in 13 playoff games. Up to this point,...
Canadiens Cannot Afford a Locked-out 2020-21 Season
December 5th, 2020 It’s fairly obvious nothing about the current pandemic is normal from the perspective of either the owner or players. In retrospect, the fact that the NHL and NHLPA were able to so easily agree on extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) back in July was a hint to that effect. That never happens. Owners vs....
Worst 3 Canadiens Contracts Heading into 2021
November 11th, 2020 There is little denying the Montreal Canadiens have several bad contracts on their roster. However, there is a case to be made that the Habs are far from “saddled” with any of them, with defenseman Karl Alzner having recently been bought out. He clearly would have ranked on this list of the three worst contracts currently on the...
The History of the Nashville Predators
October 23rd, 2020 The Nashville Predators have been a fun team to watch since they joined the league. From their brightly coloured jerseys to the acquisition of All-Star players, their journey to the big leagues is one for the ages. The Early Years In 1995, the city of Nashville gained interest in the NHL market. Rumours were circulating that the...
Top 5 Untouchables on Canadiens GM Bergevin’s Roster
September 30th, 2020 With cap space to spare and holes to fill, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has more moves to make, just likely excluding any of the following players. Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin - (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Bergevin’s got his trade chips, some of which should fetch a fairly decent...
Top 5 Canadiens Trades in the Bergevin Era
September 23rd, 2020 Marc Bergevin has been a busy general manager since taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions have left people bewildered, others have earned him praise and a reputation as a savvy front office boss. Here’s a look at Bergevin’s five best trades over the past eight years. 5 –...
Canadiens Have Holes on Defense and the Assets to Fill Them
September 1st, 2020 When it was announced that the Montreal Canadiens would be part of the NHL’s Return to Play and meet the Pittsburgh Penguins in the play-in round, many expected the defense corps to be their downfall, especially given that Marco Scandella was moved at the trade deadline. Ultimately the defense held up well as the Habs upset the...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Julien, Muller, Kotkaniemi & More
August 17th, 2020 In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, we have a health update on Claude Julien after he was rushed to hospital with chest pains and how Kirk Muller is stepping into his new role as acting head coach in the absence of Julien. Jesperi Kotkaniemi has taken his game to a new level in the postseason and he has the numbers to...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares Trade, Prospects, Muzzin & More
August 14th, 2020 Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have been eliminated from postseason play and have left the bubble, the real fun begins. It’s that time of the season when speculations and conversations about what the team should do become constant conversations between Maple Leafs fans and hockey commentators. Related: Maple Leafs News &...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14
August 14th, 2020 Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this date through the years. Plus, one of the best defensemen of this generation is celebrating a birthday. Taffy to the Big Apple The New York Rangers signed defenseman Clarence Abel on Aug. 14, 1926. The Sault Ste. Marie, MI...
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game 3 Win Over Penguins
August 6th, 2020 Against all odds, the Montreal Canadiens have Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on the brink of elimination following a 4-3 victory in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. Here are three takeaways from another gutsy effort by the Habs. Line Juggling Pays Dividends for the Canadiens The Canadiens opened the scoring thanks to a...
Canadiens Prospect Brook Gets Cut but Not Overlooked
July 29th, 2020 Just because he was just cut from training camp, it’s far from the end of the world for Montreal Canadiens defensive prospect Josh Brook. https://twitter.com/JohnLuTSNMtl/status/1287502501852450816 Sure, in an ideal world Brook would be on the fast track to superstardom as a member of the Habs. Instead of having been cut...
Canadiens Gain Ground in Weber Trade with New CBA
July 10th, 2020 Assessments of the Shea Weber, P.K. Subban trade are like candy. Everyone wants a piece, but once you ingest too much you’re bound to get sick. Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber, Jake Evans and Victor Mete (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes) Changing circumstances, like the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement, don’t exactly...
