3 Reasons Canadiens Will Make 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Ryan Szporer | March 20, 2021 If the Montreal Canadiens were suddenly interviewing for a job, they’d have no choice but to lie through their teeth when inevitably asked if they mind working overtime. After all,…
Ovechkin Passes Esposito on NHL All-Time Goal List John Kreiser | March 17, 2021 Alex Ovechkin moved past Phil Esposito into sixth place on the all-time NHL goal-scoring list when he scored the 718th of his career, a second-period power-play goal for the Washington…
Buffalo Sabres Fire Ralph Krueger Mike Carter | March 17, 2021 The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Ralph Krueger and assistant coach Steve Smith in the midst of a 12-game losing streak, the team announced on Wednesday. According to Mike…
Canadiens Must Stay on Right Track After Topsy-Turvy First Half Ryan Szporer | March 17, 2021 Even if the first half of 2020-21 went by quickly, Montreal Canadiens fans have seen no fewer than three different incarnations so far.
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Jones, Merzlikins, Nugent-Hopkins, Barrie, More Jim Parsons | March 13, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid has reached 50 points, there’s more talk about goaltender Elvis Merzlikins being a fit for the Oilers and general manager…
Canadiens Must Keep Romanov and Weber Together Ryan Szporer | March 12, 2021 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov may not have impressed beside Shea Weber, but his promotion still makes long-term sense.
Canadiens Find Chemistry on Power Play Under Burrows Ryan Szporer | March 10, 2021 New Montreal Canadiens assistant coach Alex Burrows’ sandpaper earned him respect when he plied his trade with the Vancouver Canucks as a player. A self-proclaimed hockey nerd, as he called…
Top 10 Worst 2016 Free Agency Contracts Declan Schroeder | March 8, 2021 Huge money is often thrown around during Free Agent Frenzy, as general managers rush to sign big-time players they feel can improve their squads. However, in the scramble to ink…
Canadiens and Overtime Mix like Oil and Water Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens continue to show improvement under interim head coach Dominique Ducharme. Beating the Winnipeg Jets 7-1 Saturday was more than just a mere sign to that effect, as…
Flames Re-Hire Former Head Coach Darryl Sutter, Relieve Geoff Ward of Coaching Duties Jayden Wasney | March 5, 2021 On a night when the Calgary Flames scored an impressive seven goals against the Ottawa Senators, their offensive outburst was the last thing making headlines when it was all said…
Canadiens Make Inroads Under Ducharme to Addressing Issues Ryan Szporer | March 5, 2021 Bit by bit, the Montreal Canadiens are showing improvement under interim head coach Dominique Ducharme. A lot of work still remains though, as the Habs enter action Thursday in the…
THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Edge Lightning for Top Spot John Kreiser | March 4, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…