Lori Bennett

Is Paul Byron the Next Captain?

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-09 November 3, 2021 Cole Caufield was demoted to the Laval Rocket on Monday, a tough pill to swallow with the role he played for the Montreal Canadiens in their run to the Stanley Cup Final last season. On Tuesday we learned that Corey Perry reached out to Caufield following the demotion.Continue reading “Is Paul Byron the Next Captain?“

Week 3 in One Word: Unit

November 1, 2021 unit /ˈyo͞onət/ Any group of things or persons regarded as an entity Similar: component, part, section, detachment, division A part of a military establishment that has a prescribed organization Week 3 had the Montreal Canadiens on their West Coast road trip. On Tuesday, they met the Seattle Kraken. Their Thursday match-up wasContinue reading “Week 3 in One Word: Unit“

Is Brendan Gallagher the Next Captain?

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-08 October 27, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens are on their West Coast trip, with their first game on Tuesday in Seattle against the Kraken. On Monday, news broke that Shea Weber would be joining the team for a couple of days. Weber has been recovering from surgery at his home in KelownaContinue reading “Is Brendan Gallagher the Next Captain?“

Week 2 in One Word: Boost

October 25, 2021 boost /bo͞ost/ help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. Similar: improve, raise, increase, encourage, help, stimulate, invigorate, revitalize, bolster a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement. Week 2 for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks were in town. Then on ThursdayContinue reading “Week 2 in One Word: Boost“

Week 1 in One Word: Tardy

October 17, 2021 tar·dy /ˈtärdē/ delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late. Similar: late, unpunctual, behind time, behind schedule, delayed, slow slow in action or response; sluggish. The Montreal Canadiens have entered Week 1 of the 2021-22 season into the history books. The week featured two road games – in Toronto onContinue reading “Week 1 in One Word: Tardy“

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“