October 14, 2025 The good vibes in Montreal leading up to their home opener were real. Having gone 2-1 on their season opening road trip, then signing Lane Hutson to a long and team-friendly contract, and then extending the best management group the Canadiens have seen in decades, the Habs could have completely shit theContinue reading “The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4”
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Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs
October 11, 2025 Three road games in four nights is not a fun way to start the season, but the Montreal Canadiens are going home with four of six points after a 3-2 win in Chicago. Here’s what caught my eye. It took a lot of practice, but the power play converted. I don’t meanContinue reading “Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs”
Have the Habs found secondary scoring?
October 9, 2025 After a loss in their opener, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at it on Thursday in the second game of their first back-to-back of the season. The Detroit Red Wings were the opponent and the result was a 5-1 win. Here’s what caught my eye. The Newhook – Kapanen – DemidovContinue reading “Have the Habs found secondary scoring?”
5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5
October 1, 2025 On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators faced off in Quebec for a preseason match. It was a bloody affair and the result was a 5-0 win for the Habs. Here are five quick notes from that one. Oliver Kapanen has made this team. It seems clear to me that’sContinue reading “5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5”
Habs Preseason Game 3 Notes
September 26, 2025 On Thursday evening the Montreal Canadiens had their third preseason game for 2025-26. The Toronto Maple Leafs were in town and the result was a stinking 7-2 loss. Here’s what caught my attention. The coach is committed to the two top lines. Marty confirmed it to the media that Kirby Dach wouldContinue reading “Habs Preseason Game 3 Notes”
Habs Notes from Preseason Game 2
September 24, 2025 The Philadelphia Flyers were in Montreal to face the Canadiens on Tuesday for their second preseason game. It was a bit of a fast and furious affair that ended with a 4-2 win for the Habs. Here are some things I noticed. The top line picked up where they left off. ThereContinue reading “Habs Notes from Preseason Game 2”
The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp
September 21, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens kicked off training camp this week along with 31 other NHL teams. Camp has a different feel this year following a surprise appearance in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The Habs have shifted into a different phase of the build. Early in camp, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels posted a photoContinue reading “The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp”
Can the young Habs keep the magic coming?
April 19, 2025 It took them the full 82 games to do it, but the Montreal Canadiens have clinched a berth in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their goal was to be in the mix, but now they’re in the show, and on Monday night they will face off against the Capitals in Washington inContinue reading “Can the young Habs keep the magic coming?”
The Habs approach to the 2025 trade deadline was a head scratcher
March 8, 2025 On Friday, March 7th, Trade Deadline Day for the 2024-25 season came and went and the Montreal Canadiens did exactly nothing. For the first time in his tenure, General Manager Kent Hughes failed to capitalize on an important window of change for the Habs. The extension for Jake Evans is something. WeContinue reading “The Habs approach to the 2025 trade deadline was a head scratcher”
Eight weeks and American Thanksgiving are past, and the Habs face decisions
December 2, 2024 After playing Jekyl and Hyde in week seven, with a strong win against Edmonton, and an ugly loss against Vegas, the Habs had four games on tap for week eight. Back-to-backs on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in three of four points claimed, with an overtime loss to Utah and an overtime winContinue reading “Eight weeks and American Thanksgiving are past, and the Habs face decisions”
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