For the next Habs window to truly open, another had to close

September 6, 2025 Yesterday, an era came to an end in Montreal. The Canadiens traded Carey Price’s contract and a fifth round pick to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Habs also took on the contract of minor leaguer Gannon Laroque. The move marks the closing of one window and supports the opening ofContinue reading “For the next Habs window to truly open, another had to close”

What’s in store for the Habs this August?

August 1, 2025 The silence is deafening in the NHL right now. Deep in the off-season, management groups are enjoying the last weeks of a break before getting back to refining their team. Fans of the Montreal Canadiens are acutely aware of two things. The first is that following the early days of free agency,Continue reading “What’s in store for the Habs this August?”

After 34 games, the Habs delivered some gifts before taking their Christmas break

December 24, 2024 On Monday night, the Montreal Canadiens played their last game before a short Christmas break. It was a heartbreaking 5-4 regulation loss that snapped their win streak at three games. The record is still a humbling 14-17-3, but in the last 10 games the Habs have shown signs of growth and areContinue reading “After 34 games, the Habs delivered some gifts before taking their Christmas break”

October’s Mug of the Month

November 1, 2022 With October in the history books, the Habs are in better shape than anyone could have imagined at 5-4-0. But here is the kicker. They’re pulling it off without the man who was the backbone of the franchise for more than a decade, Carey Price. On opening night, each player took toContinue reading “October’s Mug of the Month”

Week 5 in One Word: Price

November 14, 2021 price /prīs/ the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something Similar: cost, charge, fee, payment franchise goaltender who has sacrificed his career on a below average team, two seasons excepted Week 5 for the Montreal Canadiens featured four games. In their first overtime of the season, the HabsContinue reading Week 5 in One Word: Price