November 2, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens kicked off a 13-game November on Saturday night by greeting the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4-3 overtime win. Here’s what caught my eye. Cole Caufield is a premium goal scorer. Seven minutes into the game, Nick Suzuki delivered a beautiful pass to sendContinue reading “With flaws to work out, the Habs remain perfect in OT in Game 12”
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The Habs suffered a loss they didn’t deserve in Game 9
October 25, 2025 Sometimes you don’t have to wait long to eat your own words. After Game 8, I wrote that the Montreal Canadiens had won some games they didn’t necessarily deserve and that they were guilty of not playing a full 60 minutes. On Thursday night in Edmonton, the opposite happened. The Habs outplayedContinue reading “The Habs suffered a loss they didn’t deserve in Game 9”
The Habs depth was tested in Game 6
October 18, 2025 On Saturday morning the Montreal Canadiens announced injuries to core players. Kaiden Guhle will be out four to six weeks while Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine are day-to-day. With the New York Rangers in town, Owen Beck was called up from the Laval Rocket, Joe Veleno drew in, and Arber Xhekaj wasContinue reading “The Habs depth was tested in Game 6”
The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4
October 14, 2025 The good vibes in Montreal leading up to their home opener were real. Having gone 2-1 on their season opening road trip, then signing Lane Hutson to a long and team-friendly contract, and then extending the best management group the Canadiens have seen in decades, the Habs could have completely shit theContinue reading “The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4”
5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5
October 1, 2025 On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators faced off in Quebec for a preseason match. It was a bloody affair and the result was a 5-0 win for the Habs. Here are five quick notes from that one. Oliver Kapanen has made this team. It seems clear to me that’sContinue reading “5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5”
The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp
September 21, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens kicked off training camp this week along with 31 other NHL teams. Camp has a different feel this year following a surprise appearance in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The Habs have shifted into a different phase of the build. Early in camp, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels posted a photoContinue reading “The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp”
Options A-E to Resolve the Habs 2C Issue
September 8, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens need a second line centreman. It’s been the obsession of fans and pundits for the entire off-season, and no doubt the focus of many management discussions. Now the summer is winding down, and the hole at 2C remains. Having traded away Carey Price’s contract, HuGo is currently positioned toContinue reading “Options A-E to Resolve the Habs 2C Issue”
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?”
Joe Veleno gives the Habs another patch while they wait to fill a hole
July 19, 2025 On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced they had signed a one-year one-way contract with forward Joe Veleno. The contract comes with a $900K annual average value, which is a nice price for a depth forward. The Habs needed to replace some depth. Several bottom six forwards have left Montreal. Michael Pezzetta didContinue reading “Joe Veleno gives the Habs another patch while they wait to fill a hole”
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