Author Archives: Lori Bennett

Eggs Bennett 22-03 April 20, 2022 This is the second article in a series called Killer Contracts. As the regular season draws to a close, so does the HuGo window of assessment to determine who fits for the short, medium, and long terms. While we wait for movement, management decisions are being made. HuGo isContinue reading “Killer Contracts: Jeff Petry“

April 17, 2022 Risen /(ˈrɪzən)/ being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level Similar: resurrect, lift, surge, advance, accelerate restored from death Week 24 had four games on the docket for the Montreal Canadiens. On Monday, the Habs lost 4-2 to the visiting Winnipeg JetsContinue reading “Week 24 in One Word: Risen“

April 10, 2022 Rehearsal /rəˈhərsəl/ a private performance or practice session preparatory to a public appearance Similar: practice, tryout, read-through, drill, dry-run, audition a trial exercise The 23rd week of action for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday the Habs welcomed the Ottawa Senators and were on the losing end of a looseContinue reading “Week 23 in One Word: Rehearsal“

Eggs Bennett 22-01 March 31, 2022  The NHL trade deadline came and went, and with it the first major window of change for the Montreal Canadiens and the management duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (HuGo). We went into the deadline with some ideas of what they wanted to accomplish – get youngerContinue reading “Takeaways from the First HuGo Window“

March 28, 2022 refresh /rəˈfreSH/ give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate Similar: revive, revitalize, restore, fortify, strengthen, energize, stimulate an act or function of updating the display on a screen The Montreal Canadiens had a jam-packed 21st week. In addition to a very productive trade deadline day, they were in action for four games.Continue reading “Week 21 in One Word: Refresh“

March 20, 2022 deal /dēl/ an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context Similar: agreement, pact, contract, treaty, protocol, arrangement take part in commercial trading of a particular commodity Week 20 for the Montreal Canadiens featured three home games. Tuesday night saw themContinue reading “Week 20 in One Word: Deal“

March 13, 2022 patience /ˈpāSHəns/ the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Similar: tolerance, restraint, endurance, composure any of various forms of card game for one player, the object of which is to use up all one’s cards by forming arrangements and sequences: solitaire. The 19th weekContinue reading “Week 19 in One Word: Patience“