October 5, 2025 Last night the 2025-26 preseason for the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up. The result was a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Two things caught my eye. Joe Veleno will be a serious upgrade on Michael Pezzetta in the 13th forward spot. With the ability to play both centre and wing, AND theContinue reading “Two quick notes from the Habs final preseason game”
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Approaching the 4N break, key Habs storylines could become business
February 2, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens have just 5 games between now and the Four Nations break. 51 games into the 2024-25 season, the Habs have a record of 24-22-5 and have already been on a roller coaster of storylines. From high hopes in training camp to heartbreaker injuries, from giving up on one rookieContinue reading “Approaching the 4N break, key Habs storylines could become business”
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”