November 7, 2021 identity /ˌīˈden(t)ədē/ the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. Similar: name, personality character, distinctiveness, uniqueness the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is. Week 4 for the Montreal Canadiens featured another shutout for Jake Allen in a 3-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings,Continue reading “Week 4 in One Word: Identity“
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Is Paul Byron the Next Captain?
Eggs Bennett Issue 21-09 November 3, 2021 Cole Caufield was demoted to the Laval Rocket on Monday, a tough pill to swallow with the role he played for the Montreal Canadiens in their run to the Stanley Cup Final last season. On Tuesday we learned that Corey Perry reached out to Caufield following the demotion.Continue reading “Is Paul Byron the Next Captain?“
Week 3 in One Word: Unit
November 1, 2021 unit /ˈyo͞onət/ Any group of things or persons regarded as an entity Similar: component, part, section, detachment, division A part of a military establishment that has a prescribed organization Week 3 had the Montreal Canadiens on their West Coast road trip. On Tuesday, they met the Seattle Kraken. Their Thursday match-up wasContinue reading “Week 3 in One Word: Unit“
Is Brendan Gallagher the Next Captain?
Eggs Bennett Issue 21-08 October 27, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens are on their West Coast trip, with their first game on Tuesday in Seattle against the Kraken. On Monday, news broke that Shea Weber would be joining the team for a couple of days. Weber has been recovering from surgery at his home in KelownaContinue reading “Is Brendan Gallagher the Next Captain?“
Week 2 in One Word: Boost
October 25, 2021 boost /bo͞ost/ help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. Similar: improve, raise, increase, encourage, help, stimulate, invigorate, revitalize, bolster a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement. Week 2 for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks were in town. Then on ThursdayContinue reading “Week 2 in One Word: Boost“
Week 1 in One Word: Tardy
October 17, 2021 tar·dy /ˈtärdē/ delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late. Similar: late, unpunctual, behind time, behind schedule, delayed, slow slow in action or response; sluggish. The Montreal Canadiens have entered Week 1 of the 2021-22 season into the history books. The week featured two road games – in Toronto onContinue reading “Week 1 in One Word: Tardy“
Setting Expectations for Jake Evans
Segue Issue 21-03 October 13, 2021 For this issue of Segue I was inspired by a hit on the TSN690 Morning Show, hosted by Conor McKenna and Shaun Starr, on October 12th. Marc Denis was the guest and the group discussed the recently announced 23-man roster. I’d recommend listening to the entire hit at theContinue reading “ Setting Expectations for Jake Evans“
Habs Camp: No Brainers, Subplots and Distractions
Segue Issue 21-02 October 5, 2021 For this issue of Segue I’m riffing off an October 4th article by Arpon Basu of The Athletic which featured this headline: Some roster spots remain available at Canadiens training camp, but some candidates have yet to take hold of them. You can read the original article here ifContinue reading “ Habs Camp: No Brainers, Subplots and Distractions“
Extra Pieces in the Habs Puzzle
Eggs Bennett Issue 21-04 September 15, 2021 You know we’ve reached the “grossly under-stimulated phase” of the NHL off-season when Alex Galchenyuk to the Habs is circulating in the rumour mill. But that’s where we find ourselves, and there isn’t enough Voltaren in the Jean Coutu Warehouse to make that pain go away. I couldContinue reading “Extra Pieces in the Habs Puzzle“
The Man Mountain Has Made an Exit
Eggs Bennett Issue 21-03 September 10, 2021 Is it me, or has this off-season been a complete shit show for the Habs? An offer sheet, free agent departures, entry draft disappointments and expansion draft drama – being a Habs fan this summer was not for the faint of heart. If the off-season was a shitContinue reading “The Man Mountain Has Made an Exit“
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