Tag Archives: Montreal Canadiens

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“

Surviving the End of the Danault Line

Eggs Bennett Issue 21-01 August 28, 2021 Can the Habs survive the end of the Danault line? This is one of the most pressing storylines for fans and pundits with Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault having departed in free agency. But is the situation as dire as it might appear? How did we get here?Continue reading “Surviving the End of the Danault Line“