Eggs Bennett 22-04 April 28, 2022 This is the third article in a series called Killer Contracts. With just one game remaining in the Habs season, the HuGo window of assessment to determine who fits for the short, medium, and long terms is closing. Management impressions have been formed and decisions are being made. HuGoContinue reading “Killer Contracts: Brendan Gallagher“
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Week 25 in One Word: Void
April 25, 2022 Void /vȯid/ a large hole or empty space Similar: empty, vacant, blank, hole not valid or legally binding Week 25 was busy with four games on the agenda for the Montreal Canadiens. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild were in town and once again the Habs couldn’t score for Carey in a 2-0Continue reading “Week 25 in One Word: Void“
Killer Contracts: Jeff Petry
Eggs Bennett 22-03 April 20, 2022 This is the second article in a series called Killer Contracts. As the regular season draws to a close, so does the HuGo window of assessment to determine who fits for the short, medium, and long terms. While we wait for movement, management decisions are being made. HuGo isContinue reading “Killer Contracts: Jeff Petry“
Week 24 in One Word: Risen
April 17, 2022 Risen /(ˈrɪzən)/ being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level Similar: resurrect, lift, surge, advance, accelerate restored from death Week 24 had four games on the docket for the Montreal Canadiens. On Monday, the Habs lost 4-2 to the visiting Winnipeg JetsContinue reading “Week 24 in One Word: Risen“
Killer Contracts: Shea Weber
Eggs Bennett 22-02 April 15, 2022 It’s a strange time in Habsland. Since the installation of the management duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (HuGo), there is little to complain about. Some good hires, a successful trade deadline and vastly improved public relations make it a pleasant time to be a fan. As theContinue reading “Killer Contracts: Shea Weber“
Week 23 in One Word: Rehearsal
April 10, 2022 Rehearsal /rəˈhərsəl/ a private performance or practice session preparatory to a public appearance Similar: practice, tryout, read-through, drill, dry-run, audition a trial exercise The 23rd week of action for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday the Habs welcomed the Ottawa Senators and were on the losing end of a looseContinue reading “Week 23 in One Word: Rehearsal“
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“
Takeaways from the First HuGo Window
Eggs Bennett 22-01 March 31, 2022 The NHL trade deadline came and went, and with it the first major window of change for the Montreal Canadiens and the management duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (HuGo). We went into the deadline with some ideas of what they wanted to accomplish – get youngerContinue reading “Takeaways from the First HuGo Window“
Week 21 in One Word: Refresh
March 28, 2022 refresh /rəˈfreSH/ give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate Similar: revive, revitalize, restore, fortify, strengthen, energize, stimulate an act or function of updating the display on a screen The Montreal Canadiens had a jam-packed 21st week. In addition to a very productive trade deadline day, they were in action for four games.Continue reading “Week 21 in One Word: Refresh“
Week 20 in One Word: Deal
March 20, 2022 deal /dēl/ an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context Similar: agreement, pact, contract, treaty, protocol, arrangement take part in commercial trading of a particular commodity Week 20 for the Montreal Canadiens featured three home games. Tuesday night saw themContinue reading “Week 20 in One Word: Deal“