Author Archives: Lori Bennett

 Setting Expectations for Jake Evans

Segue Issue 21-03 October 13, 2021 For this issue of Segue I was inspired by a hit on the TSN690 Morning Show, hosted by Conor McKenna and Shaun Starr, on October 12th. Marc Denis was the guest and the group discussed the recently announced 23-man roster. I’d recommend listening to the entire hit at theContinue reading “ Setting Expectations for Jake Evans“

Warmup for Wednesday: Habs at Leafs

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-07 October 12, 2021 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens will be in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs for their first game of the season, the first of four meetings this season for the division rivals. The Leafs will enter this game, and this season, with much to prove after beingContinue reading “Warmup for Wednesday: Habs at Leafs“

 Habs Camp: No Brainers, Subplots and Distractions

Segue Issue 21-02 October 5, 2021 For this issue of Segue I’m riffing off an October 4th article by Arpon Basu of The Athletic which featured this headline: Some roster spots remain available at Canadiens training camp, but some candidates have yet to take hold of them.            You can read the original article here ifContinue reading “ Habs Camp: No Brainers, Subplots and Distractions“

The Other Half – Habs versus Leafs

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-06 September 28, 2021 The Habs had their second preseason game on Monday night, hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. On Saturday, they sent a squad to Toronto that consisted of a few NHLers, some kids looking to make an impression, and a few guys with hopes to stickContinue reading “The Other Half – Habs versus Leafs“

First Impressions from Habs Preseason

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-05 September 26, 2021 The first preseason game is in the books for the 2021-22 version of the Montreal Canadiens. On Saturday night at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Habs iced a line-up composed of guarantees, hopefuls and fillers. There are a few things we can ascertain from the group theContinue reading “First Impressions from Habs Preseason“

Choosing a Path for Mattias Norlinder

Segue Issue 21-01 September 20, 2021 Trying something new here that I’m calling Segue. In music or storytelling, a segue is an uninterrupted transition from one piece of music or scene to another. Like many of you, I read a ton of Habs material. Sometimes one point from an article grabs my attention, and inContinue reading “Choosing a Path for Mattias Norlinder“

Extra Pieces in the Habs Puzzle

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-04 September 15, 2021 You know we’ve reached the “grossly under-stimulated phase” of the NHL off-season when Alex Galchenyuk to the Habs is circulating in the rumour mill. But that’s where we find ourselves, and there isn’t enough Voltaren in the Jean Coutu Warehouse to make that pain go away. I couldContinue reading “Extra Pieces in the Habs Puzzle“

The Man Mountain Has Made an Exit

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-03 September 10, 2021 Is it me, or has this off-season been a complete shit show for the Habs? An offer sheet, free agent departures, entry draft disappointments and expansion draft drama – being a Habs fan this summer was not for the faint of heart. If the off-season was a shitContinue reading “The Man Mountain Has Made an Exit“

Hurricanes Hit Montreal

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-02 August 30, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens find themselves dead centre in the eye of a hurricane just weeks before the opening of training camp. On Saturday afternoon, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they had signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to a one year, $6.1M offer sheet. We should not be shocked, on three fronts.Continue reading “Hurricanes Hit Montreal”