September 23, 2025 The 2025-26 edition of the storied Montreal Canadiens had their first preseason contest Monday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins were in town and the result was a shootout win for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye in this one. Owen Beck and Filip Mesar showed some chemistry. And they’ll likely get toContinue reading “Some notes from the Habs first preseason game”
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Three players who’ll want to shift the narrative at Habs rookie camp
September 7, 2024 On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced the roster of players that are due to participate in this year’s rookie camp, which is set to get underway on September 11th. Some familiar faces are returning under the weight of expectation while others are getting their first real glimpse at life in the NHL.Continue reading “Three players who’ll want to shift the narrative at Habs rookie camp”
Mesar’s Graduation: Thursday night in Kitchener
April 19, 2024 Last night, the Kitchener Rangers hosted the London Knights for Game 4 of Round 2 of the Ontario Hockey League Playoffs. I was there to grab an in-person look at Filip Mesar, who was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2022 draft at 26th overall. I likeContinue reading “Mesar’s Graduation: Thursday night in Kitchener”
Mailloux versus Mesar: Friday Night in London
April 15, 2023 Last night, the Kitchener Rangers visited the London Knights for Game 2 of Round 2 of the Ontario Hockey League Playoffs. In this series, two first round picks of the Montreal Canadiens are facing off and I was in attendance on Friday night to get an in-person look at Logan Mailloux (2021,Continue reading “Mailloux versus Mesar: Friday Night in London”