June 26, 2024 It’s been two years since the management duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton entered their first amateur draft for the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal was the host and the Canadiens held the first overall pick. Shane Wright was projected to go first overall, but Hughes took to the microphone and made jawsContinue reading “Can HuGo exceed expectations for the 2024 draft window?”
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After 69 games, the Habs have formed an identity
March 23, 2024 Life is busy and it’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve reviewed where the Montreal Canadiens are at in a rebuild season. They posted a shutout 3-0 win against Columbus on Tuesday, March 12th and suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins the following Thursday. Then the Habs headed toContinue reading “After 69 games, the Habs have formed an identity”
After 55 games, the Habs are separating the sheep from the goats
February 18, 2024 This past week for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday the Anaheim Ducks were in town and the Habs won in convincing fashion, with a final result of 5-0. The Habs were in New York to face the Rangers on Thursday and suffered a 7-4 loss. Then on Saturday, theContinue reading “After 55 games, the Habs are separating the sheep from the goats”
After 52 games, the Habs have made a statement
February 12, 2024 In the week after the All-Star break, the Montreal Canadiens had three games on tap. On Tuesday night, the Habs defeated the Washington Capitals in convincing fashion, with a final score of 5-2. The Dallas Stars were in town for a Saturday matinee, and the Habs lost 3-2 in a good effort.Continue reading “After 52 games, the Habs have made a statement”
After 49 games, the Habs need a break
January 28, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens played three games this week. On Tuesday night they lost a 4-1 stinker to the Ottawa Senators. The New York Islanders were in town on Thursday and the result was a 4-3 win. Then on Saturday the Habs were in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins, and they claimed theContinue reading “After 49 games, the Habs need a break”
After 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane
January 7, 2023 Three games were on the docket for the Montreal Canadiens this week. On Tuesday night they ended a lengthy road trip with a 4-3 win in Dallas. The Buffalo Sabres were in town on Thursday night and handed the Habs an ugly 6-1 loss. The Saturday night showdown was against the NewContinue reading “After 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane”
After 33 games, the Habs are feeling festive
December 23, 2023 In the week leading up to the Christmas break, the Montreal Canadiens started a seven-game road trip. On Monday night, they got off to a strong start with a 3-2 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. The Habs were in Minnesota on Thursday night and the result was a 4-3 overtime loss. ChicagoContinue reading “After 33 games, the Habs are feeling festive”
After 30 games, the Habs have decisions looming
December 17, 2023 It was a light week for the Montreal Canadiens with just two games on the schedule. On Wednesday night they suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then on Saturday, they beat the New York Islanders with a score of 5-3. Here are my thoughts after 30 games. The MontrealContinue reading “After 30 games, the Habs have decisions looming”
After 28 games, the Habs are growing
December 11, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens had a busy four-game week. On Monday, they won 4-2 over the visiting Seattle Kraken. The mighty Los Angeles Kings were in town on Thursday and the Habs were better than in their last encounter, but the result was the same in a 4-0 loss. The Canadiens were inContinue reading “After 28 games, the Habs are growing”
After 18 games, the Habs have taken a beating
November 19, 2023 This past week for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday night they lost a feisty affair at home to the Calgary Flames with a final score of 2-1. They greeted the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, and the game wasn’t as close as the score in a 6-5 loss. TheContinue reading “After 18 games, the Habs have taken a beating”
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