October 22, 2023 It was a slow week for the Montreal Canadiens, with just enough time in between for fans and pundits to obsess about details that would barely give us pause in a busier week. On Tuesday night, the Habs suffered a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild in a game that was moreContinue reading “After 4 games, the Habs are displaying their youth”
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After 2 Games
October 15, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens got their 2023-24 season underway this week with two games. On Wednesday in Toronto, they suffered a 6-5 shootout loss to the Leafs, and on Saturday night at home, they defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. Here are some thoughts on the Habs after two games. Josh Anderson is workingContinue reading “After 2 Games”
A letter, a trade, a lengthy camp roster, and the consistent message in all of it
September 27, 2023 With the NHL preseason underway for the 2023-24 hockey season, fans and pundits have already had some events to enjoy and bits of information to absorb. The golf tournament, pressers, the Prospects Challenge, trades, medicals, and an enormous cast of characters getting a look – there has already been a lot toContinue reading “A letter, a trade, a lengthy camp roster, and the consistent message in all of it”
In the Newhook deal, GM Kent Hughes drew from a familiar well
June 28, 2023 On Tuesday (June 27), the Montreal Canadiens traded a first round pick (31st overall), a second round pick (37th overall) and defense prospect Gianni Fairbrother to the Colorado Avalanche for the rights to restricted free agent centreman Alex Newhook. Fairbrother was not in the Habs plans with a stacked group of left-shotContinue reading “In the Newhook deal, GM Kent Hughes drew from a familiar well”
The Pezzetta deal raises questions about identity
June 3, 2023 On Friday, June 2nd, the Montreal Canadiens signed Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract worth $1.625M for an annual average value (AAV) of $812,500. Pezzetta was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights. This kind of contract is not sexy, but it’s a no brainer. This deal was a no brainer forContinue reading “The Pezzetta deal raises questions about identity”
Week 25 in One Word: Atmosphere
April 3, 2023 There were four games on tap for the Montreal Canadiens in their 25th week of action. On Monday night they were in Buffalo and Michael Pezzetta was the shootout hero in a 4-3 win. They were off to Philadelphia for a Tuesday night game that ended in a 3-2 loss. On ThursdayContinue reading “Week 25 in One Word: Atmosphere”
Week 15 in One Word: Culture
January 22, 2023 The 15th week of action in the 2022-23 NHL season had three home games on tap for the Montreal Canadiens. On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets were in town and the Habs surprised them with a 4-1 dominant win. The Florida Panthers visited on Thursday accompanied by some poor officiating and the HabsContinue reading “Week 15 in One Word: Culture”
Week 13 in One Word: Jolt
January 8, 2023 The first week of 2023 featured three games for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs finished an arduous road trip on Tuesday in Nashville and the losing skid from 2022 continued, dropping this one 6-3. On Thursday, they were back at home to welcome the New York Rangers, but the 4-1 result wasContinue reading “Week 13 in One Word: Jolt”
Week 10 in One Word: Answer
December 17, 2022 Four games were on tap for the Montreal Canadiens in the 10th week of the 2022-23 season. On Monday night they welcomed the Calgary Flames and the result was a 2-1 shootout win. The Habs made a quick trip to Ottawa on Wednesday night, and a lack of discipline led to aContinue reading “Week 10 in One Word: Answer”
Week 22 in One Word: Mirror
April 3, 2022 Mirror /ˈmirər/ a polished or smooth surface that forms images by reflection Similar: glass, looking glass, reflector something that gives a true representation The 22nd week of action for the Montreal Canadiens featured three road games against legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, and it showed. On Tuesday the Habs were in Florida toContinue reading “Week 22 in One Word: Mirror“
Hab At Her 