Posts About "Shea Weber"
Is Max Pacioretty Done as Habs' Captain?
May 24th, 2018 In 2014-15, the Montreal Canadiens responded to the departure of former captain Brian Gionta by naming four alternate captains - Max Pacioretty, P.K. Subban, Andrei Markov, and Tomas Plekanec. The lack of a captain didn't hurt the team much, as they won 50 games for the first time since the Stanley Cup finalist team of 1988-89. It could...
5 Reasons the Canadiens Make the 2019 Playoffs
May 23rd, 2018 After a dismal year that saw them finish with their worst record since the 2000-01 season, the Montreal Canadiens will spend the next few months looking for ways to revamp their lineup. Like the team that struggled two decades ago, a number of moves are expected that could be the ultimate test for general manager Marc Bergevin who has...
Recasting the Avengers with Canadiens
April 29th, 2018 Ever wonder which Marvel Cinematic Universer character matches up best with each of your favorite Montreal Canadiens? Well, you will now. In light of the release of the most recent Avengers movie, which features a cast of what seems like thousands, why not re-imagine the movie with Habs playing starring roles? Their collective season...Shea Weber's Importance to the Canadiens
April 16th, 2018 It feels like since Shea Weber arrived in Montreal, every possible criticism has been thrown at him. Critics have said he is too slow, can’t move the puck or the game has passed him by. He is indeed the opposite of the fan favourite he was traded for and Weber will never be P.K. Subban on or off the ice. While the Nashville Predators...
Red Wings' Biggest Scoring Threats
March 9th, 2018 Every NHL franchise has to deal with its share of players that seem to always find the scoresheet against it game in and game out. Sidney Crosby has 108 points in 61 games against the New York Islanders, Patrik Laine is blossoming into Dallas Stars public enemy No. 1 and Nicklas Backstrom has haunted the Philadelphia Flyers for...Canadiens Can Realistically Retool by Next Year
March 2nd, 2018 With the trade deadline having passed, Montreal Canadiens fans will likely shift their attention to the lead-up to the 2018-19 season. So, first the NHL Entry Draft, then free agency and then training camp. Notably absent from that list if of course the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Glass-Half-Full Habs Fans When you’re 11 points out of the...
