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”
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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”
In Game 53, the Habs got a win they needed
On Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights were in Montreal to take on the Canadiens. The result was a 3-2 overtime win for the Habs. Here are some things I noticed. The Habs need to figure out the pinch. The first Vegas goal was on an iffy Carrier pinch. It was Carrier on this night,Continue reading “In Game 53, the Habs got a win they needed”
A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly one week earlier, the Habs lost to the Sabres in Buffalo, and the result in this one was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. An abysmal start meant this game was lost early. The Canadiens seemed to learn nothing fromContinue reading “A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51”
The Habs didn’t exactly shine in Game 48
On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Buffalo to face the red hot Sabres. The result was a 5-3 loss. I took some quick notes. The Suzuki line got Marty’s memo. Following the Texier contract extension, Marty was asked about the Suzuki line and he said they needed to get inside more. Both CaufieldContinue reading “The Habs didn’t exactly shine in Game 48”
In Game 44, the Habs convincingly beat the defending Cup champs
On Thursday night the Florida Panthers descended on the Bell Centre and were greeted by the young and confident Canadiens. The result was a 6-2 win for Montreal. Here’s what I noticed. Alex Texier is having fun right now. That was his first career hat trick. It was only late November when Texier’s contract wasContinue reading “In Game 44, the Habs convincingly beat the defending Cup champs”
At the halfway point, the Montreal Canadiens have merits and demerits
The Montreal Canadiens played their 41st game of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Blues. They left St. Louis with a record of 22-13-6 and the second best points percentage in the Atlantic Division. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, the Habs have merits and demerits. Goaltending The obvious goaltending meritContinue reading “At the halfway point, the Montreal Canadiens have merits and demerits”
The young Habs squandered a lead in Game 31
December 14, 2025 On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were at Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers. They squandered a lead but took the game to overtime, where the result was a 5-4 loss. Some things caught my eye. Some veterans contributed in productivity, but not in maturity. After Game 30 IContinue reading “The young Habs squandered a lead in Game 31”
The call-ups were enough to wake up the Habs for Game 30
December 12, 2025 On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins with some fresh line-up changes. The result was a 4-2 win. Here’s what I noticed. I didn’t love how the coach used his call-ups. Martin St. Louis made the easy choices. The decision to play Jacob Fowler was madeContinue reading “The call-ups were enough to wake up the Habs for Game 30”
Coach’s line juggling got the Game 26 win
December 4, 2025 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. The coach had not changed his roster dramatically – Davidson was in for Florian Xhekaj and Dobes was starting – but he did put the lines in the blender. The result was a 3-2 shootout win. Here’s whatContinue reading “Coach’s line juggling got the Game 26 win”
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