August 17, 2024 The 2023-24 season for the Montreal Canadiens ended with a definitive top line. The Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky line was strong down the stretch, and there is no reason to expect they won’t be set up to continue growing together this coming season. With Alex Newhook having a strong year despite injuries, and with KirbyContinue reading “The Habs have placeholder options to complete the top six”
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Three Leaf Errors the Habs Won’t Make
May 5, 2024 On April 11, 2014 Brendan Shanahan was announced as President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs. A decade later, the Leafs have won exactly one playoff round under the Shanaplan. Volumes will be written about what needs to happen next in Toronto. As a Habs fan living in Toronto, andContinue reading “Three Leaf Errors the Habs Won’t Make”
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”
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”
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”
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 33 games, the Habs are feeling festive
December 23, 2023 In the week leading up to the Christmas break, the Montreal Canadiens started a seven-game road trip. On Monday night, they got off to a strong start with a 3-2 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. The Habs were in Minnesota on Thursday night and the result was a 4-3 overtime loss. ChicagoContinue reading “After 33 games, the Habs are feeling festive”
After 30 games, the Habs have decisions looming
December 17, 2023 It was a light week for the Montreal Canadiens with just two games on the schedule. On Wednesday night they suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then on Saturday, they beat the New York Islanders with a score of 5-3. Here are my thoughts after 30 games. The MontrealContinue reading “After 30 games, the Habs have decisions looming”