The 2026 Olympics are well underway and we are in the middle of the NHL trade freeze, which is in effect until 11:59pm on February 22. When we wake up on February 23, the NHL will be wide open for business. The freeze does not apply to rumours and they continue to swirl while ourContinue reading “Hopes and Expectations for the Habs at the NHL Trade Deadline”
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The Habs headed into the Olympics with a Game 57 win
On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Winnipeg to face the Jets. The Olympics trade freeze passed earlier in the day and the Habs were quiet. It was their final game before the Olympic break and the result was a 5-1 win for Montreal. Here are some things I noted. The old guys gotContinue reading “The Habs headed into the Olympics with a Game 57 win”
Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics
On Monday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Minnesota to kick off February with a game against the Wild. The Habs were on a three-game winning streak and the result in this one was a 4-3 overtime loss. Here’s what got my attention. Two holes appear to be filled, but are the plugs reliable? KirbyContinue reading “Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics”
Clutch Cole Caufield led the Habs against the Sabres in Game 55
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens finished the month of January with the first of a three-game road trip leading up to the Olympic break. The Buffalo Sabres were their host, and the Habs had already suffered two losses against Buffalo this month. The result in this one was a 4-2 win for the Habs.Continue reading “Clutch Cole Caufield led the Habs against the Sabres in Game 55”
Game 54 was a demonstration of how maddening the Habs can be
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night at the Bell Centre. It was a night of nostalgia as the Avs wore Nordiques Blue to face the red-donning Habs. The result was a shocking 7-3 win for the home team. Here are my quick notes from the game. The Habs really wanted thisContinue reading “Game 54 was a demonstration of how maddening the Habs can be”
In Game 53, the Habs got a win they needed
On Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights were in Montreal to take on the Canadiens. The result was a 3-2 overtime win for the Habs. Here are some things I noticed. The Habs need to figure out the pinch. The first Vegas goal was on an iffy Carrier pinch. It was Carrier on this night,Continue reading “In Game 53, the Habs got a win they needed”
Caufield’s brilliant performance in Game 52 was squandered by the Habs
The Montreal Canadiens were in Boston to face the Bruins on Saturday night. These rivals always put on a show, and the result was a 4-3 loss. Here’s what got my attention. No matter who the Habs add, Caufield will remain essential. The guy is just such a gamer. He plays his best when theContinue reading “Caufield’s brilliant performance in Game 52 was squandered by the Habs”
The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets
The Olympics are approaching swiftly, and with them the February 4th trade freeze. Pundits tell us some teams have set this as their preferred deadline in advance of the season’s actual trade deadline in March. The Montreal Canadiens could get in on that. In recent weeks, specific aspects of the defense group have been clarified.Continue reading “The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets”
A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly one week earlier, the Habs lost to the Sabres in Buffalo, and the result in this one was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. An abysmal start meant this game was lost early. The Canadiens seemed to learn nothing fromContinue reading “A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51”
The Habs found more late game heroics in Game 50
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre after a three-game road trip where they took three of six points. They were hosting the Minnesota Wild and the result was a 4-3 win. Here are some things worth noting. Phil Danault played his best game since his return. His goal brokeContinue reading “The Habs found more late game heroics in Game 50”
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