After 69 games, the Habs have formed an identity

March 23, 2024 Life is busy and it’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve reviewed where the Montreal Canadiens are at in a rebuild season. They posted a shutout 3-0 win against Columbus on Tuesday, March 12th and suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins the following Thursday. Then the Habs headed toContinue reading “After 69 games, the Habs have formed an identity”

The Habs trade deadline was smart, if not sexy

March 9, 2024 The seventh window of change has come and gone for the Montreal Canadiens under the management duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (HuGo). By 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, the 2024 trade deadline had passed, and HuGo and the Habs had made three trades. None of these moves wereContinue reading “The Habs trade deadline was smart, if not sexy”

After 61 games, the kids own the Habs

March 3, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens had three games on the schedule this week. On Tuesday, they defeated the Arizona Coyotes with a score of 4-2. They were in Florida on Thursday night, and held their own against the Panthers in a 4-3 shootout loss. Then on Saturday night they were in Tampa Bay toContinue reading “After 61 games, the kids own the Habs”

After 58 games, the Habs are free falling

February 24, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens had three games on the docket this week. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres were in town and they left having handed the hometown team a 3-2 loss. The Habs headed to Pittsburgh for a game on Thursday where they suffered a 4-1 loss. Then on Saturday the Canadiens wereContinue reading “After 58 games, the Habs are free falling”

After 55 games, the Habs are separating the sheep from the goats

February 18, 2024 This past week for the Montreal Canadiens featured three games. On Tuesday the Anaheim Ducks were in town and the Habs won in convincing fashion, with a final result of 5-0. The Habs were in New York to face the Rangers on Thursday and suffered a 7-4 loss. Then on Saturday, theContinue reading “After 55 games, the Habs are separating the sheep from the goats”

Anticipating the 2024 trade deadline for the Habs

February 15, 2024 We are three weeks away from the 2024 trade deadline. By 3 p.m. EST on March 8th, we will have clarity about what General Manager Kent Hughes was able to accomplish to continue transforming the Montreal Canadiens into a consistent contender. The management duo of Hughes and Jeff Gorton have already enteredContinue reading “Anticipating the 2024 trade deadline for the Habs”

After 52 games, the Habs have made a statement

February 12, 2024 In the week after the All-Star break, the Montreal Canadiens had three games on tap. On Tuesday night, the Habs defeated the Washington Capitals in convincing fashion, with a final score of 5-2. The Dallas Stars were in town for a Saturday matinee, and the Habs lost 3-2 in a good effort.Continue reading “After 52 games, the Habs have made a statement”

In the Monahan trade, Hughes gave Habs fans something to cheer about

February 3, 2024 On Friday, February 2nd, General Manager Kent Hughes got an early start on his trade deadline business when he dealt centreman Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets for a first round pick in 2024 and a conditional third round pick in 2027. The condition holds a a high threshold – the HabsContinue reading “In the Monahan trade, Hughes gave Habs fans something to cheer about”

After 49 games, the Habs need a break

January 28, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens played three games this week. On Tuesday night they lost a 4-1 stinker to the Ottawa Senators. The New York Islanders were in town on Thursday and the result was a 4-3 win. Then on Saturday the Habs were in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins, and they claimed theContinue reading “After 49 games, the Habs need a break”

After 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane

January 7, 2023 Three games were on the docket for the Montreal Canadiens this week. On Tuesday night they ended a lengthy road trip with a 4-3 win in Dallas. The Buffalo Sabres were in town on Thursday night and handed the Habs an ugly 6-1 loss. The Saturday night showdown was against the NewContinue reading “After 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane”