On Saturday, the west coast road trip mercifully concluded in Los Angeles against the Kings. The Habs allowed 12 regulation goals in the first two games of the trip and collected just one point. After a slothly slow start in this one, the result was a 4-3 win. Here’s what caught my eye. The coachingContinue reading “Slafkovsky was the difference in an undeserved Game 62 win for the Habs”
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In Game 61 the Habs were status quo
After a dead silent trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens were in Anaheim on Friday night to face the Ducks. The result was a 6-5 shootout loss. Slafkovsky is still the best fit for Suzuki and Caufield. The ideal for any contending hockey team is six forwards who legitimately belong in the top six. Popular opinionContinue reading “In Game 61 the Habs were status quo”
Game 60 was the last before the deadline for the Habs, and it raised questions about priorities
In their last game before the trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens were in San Jose on Tuesday night to face the Sharks. The result was a 7-5 loss. Here’s what got me thinking. Askarov was solid, the Habs still scored five, and the Habs still lost. These are not the days where Carey Price couldContinue reading “Game 60 was the last before the deadline for the Habs, and it raised questions about priorities”
The Habs won Game 59, but there were still some calls for help
The Montreal Canadiens closed out February with a Saturday night home game against the Washington Capitals. The Montreal crowd was treated to a rush of offense in a 6-2 win for the Canadiens. Here’s what I noticed. Suzuki and Caufield keep leading this growing group. Mr. Saturday Night, Cole Caufield, did exactly what we expectedContinue reading “The Habs won Game 59, but there were still some calls for help”
In Game 58, the Habs gave up a point and leverage in the standings
With the Olympics in the rear view, the Montreal Canadiens were finally back in action on Thursday night with the New York Islanders visiting. The result was a 4-3 overtime loss. Here’s what caught my eye. You don’t trade a player like Noah Dobson. I’m being a little catty now, but seriously. He’s a bigContinue reading “In Game 58, the Habs gave up a point and leverage in the standings”
Hopes and Expectations for the Habs at the NHL Trade Deadline
The 2026 Olympics are well underway and we are in the middle of the NHL trade freeze, which is in effect until 11:59pm on February 22. When we wake up on February 23, the NHL will be wide open for business. The freeze does not apply to rumours and they continue to swirl while ourContinue reading “Hopes and Expectations for the Habs at the NHL Trade Deadline”
Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics
On Monday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Minnesota to kick off February with a game against the Wild. The Habs were on a three-game winning streak and the result in this one was a 4-3 overtime loss. Here’s what got my attention. Two holes appear to be filled, but are the plugs reliable? KirbyContinue reading “Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics”
Clutch Cole Caufield led the Habs against the Sabres in Game 55
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens finished the month of January with the first of a three-game road trip leading up to the Olympic break. The Buffalo Sabres were their host, and the Habs had already suffered two losses against Buffalo this month. The result in this one was a 4-2 win for the Habs.Continue reading “Clutch Cole Caufield led the Habs against the Sabres in Game 55”
Caufield’s brilliant performance in Game 52 was squandered by the Habs
The Montreal Canadiens were in Boston to face the Bruins on Saturday night. These rivals always put on a show, and the result was a 4-3 loss. Here’s what got my attention. No matter who the Habs add, Caufield will remain essential. The guy is just such a gamer. He plays his best when theContinue reading “Caufield’s brilliant performance in Game 52 was squandered by the Habs”
The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets
The Olympics are approaching swiftly, and with them the February 4th trade freeze. Pundits tell us some teams have set this as their preferred deadline in advance of the season’s actual trade deadline in March. The Montreal Canadiens could get in on that. In recent weeks, specific aspects of the defense group have been clarified.Continue reading “The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets”
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