February 27, 2022 reno /ˈrenō/ the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure Similar: modernization, restoration, refurbishment making something new, bringing something back to life Week 17 had three games for the Montreal Canadiens, and for the first time this season all they did was win, win, win. Monday featured a beatdown ofContinue reading “Week 17 in One Word: Reno“
Author Archives: Lori Bennett
Cap-Clearing Moves to Help the Habs
Segue Issue 22-07 February 25, 2022 On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced the promotion of John Sedgwick to Assistant General Manager. Sedgwick has been with the Canadiens since 2013, most recently as vice president of hockey operations and legal affairs. He’s been involved in contract negotiations and navigating the collective bargaining agreement, but we primarilyContinue reading “Cap-Clearing Moves to Help the Habs“
Week 16 in One Word: Scrape
February 20, 2022 scrape /skrāpl/ push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) to remove dirt or other matter Similar: drag, rake, graze, scuff, abrade to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument Week 16 featured just two games for the Montreal Canadiens. On ThursdayContinue reading “Week 16 in One Word: Scrape“
Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Dvorak Fantasy
Segue Issue 22-06 February 18, 2022 This is the last in my series called Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs. The first four fantasies covered Ben Chiarot, Artturi Lehkonen, Brendan Gallagher and Jonathan Drouin. I also threw in an extra fantasy when news broke that Jeff Petry was on the market. Those articles (and manyContinue reading “Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Dvorak Fantasy“
Week 15 in One Word: Small
February 14, 2022 small /smôl/ of a size that is less than normal or usual Similar: little, compact, tiny, minute, slight, minor, inconsequential insignificant, unimportant Week 15 had four games in store for the Montreal Canadiens. The New Jersey Devils clobbered the Habs on Tuesday night and the 7-1 beatdown was the final straw forContinue reading “Week 15 in One Word: Small“
An Open Letter to Martin St. Louis from Ted Lasso
February 10, 2022 Dear Marty, I was just finishing up training when Coach Beard told me the good news. Congratulations buddy! I thought I’d take a minute to drop you a line and tell you some things that I’ve learned across the pond that might save you the trouble. Before you even show up atContinue reading “An Open Letter to Martin St. Louis from Ted Lasso“
Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Drouin Fantasy
Segue Issue 22-05 February 9, 2022 I’m a few articles deep in a series called Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs. In the first three fantasies I covered Ben Chiarot, Artturi Lehkonen and Brendan Gallagher. Then news broke that Jeff Petry was on the market and I inserted an unexpected fantasy. Those articles (and manyContinue reading “Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Drouin Fantasy“
An Unexpected Fantasy to Fix the Habs – The Petry Fantasy
Segue Issue 22-04 February 1, 2022 I’m in the middle of a pre-trade deadline series called Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs, with three fantasies already in the books. Ben Chiarot, Artturi Lehkonen and Brendan Gallagher were the first three guys I considered. Those articles (and many others) can be found at habather.wordpress.com. I hadContinue reading “An Unexpected Fantasy to Fix the Habs – The Petry Fantasy“
Week 14 in One Word: Closer
January 31, 2022 closer /klōs·r/ very near to (being or doing something) Similar: nearer, approaching, not far from, on the verge of a person who is skilled at bringing a business transaction to a satisfactory conclusion Week 14 had four games in store for the Montreal Canadiens. On Monday night they were absolutely pummeled inContinue reading “Week 14 in One Word: Closer“
Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Gallagher Fantasy
Segue Issue 22-03 January 25, 2022 For the third article in a series called Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs, I’m looking at Brendan Gallagher. Last week the focus was on Artturi Lehkonen and the week before that it was Ben Chiarot. Those articles (and many others) can be found at habather.wordpress.com. Just a reminderContinue reading “Five Fantasies to Fix the Habs – The Gallagher Fantasy“
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