On Thursday night the Chicago Blackhawks were at the Bell Centre to face the Montreal Canadiens. The result was a 4-1 win. Here’s what I noted. The top line is finding some chemistry. I’m not convinced Zachary Bolduc is the best option for the top line. They face the opposition’s best night after night, andContinue reading “The Habs handled a lesser opponent in Game 34”
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The call-ups were enough to wake up the Habs for Game 30
December 12, 2025 On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins with some fresh line-up changes. The result was a 4-2 win. Here’s what I noticed. I didn’t love how the coach used his call-ups. Martin St. Louis made the easy choices. The decision to play Jacob Fowler was madeContinue reading “The call-ups were enough to wake up the Habs for Game 30”
After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net
December 10, 2025 On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens entertained the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. It’s a good thing the Lightning were entertained, because the fans surely were not. It was an ugly 6-1 loss for the Habs. I have one overarching take from the game. The Canadiens have a veteran problem.Continue reading “After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net”
Two quick notes from the Habs final preseason game
October 5, 2025 Last night the 2025-26 preseason for the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up. The result was a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Two things caught my eye. Joe Veleno will be a serious upgrade on Michael Pezzetta in the 13th forward spot. With the ability to play both centre and wing, AND theContinue reading “Two quick notes from the Habs final preseason game”
Habs Notes from Preseason Game 4
September 28, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens were in Toronto on Saturday night for another preseason game. The young Habs came to play and the result was a 4-2 win, Here’s what caught my attention. Newhook intends to carve himself a role on this Habs team. Since GM Kent Hughes acquired centreman Alex Newhook, we’ve beenContinue reading “Habs Notes from Preseason Game 4”
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”
Some notes from the Habs first preseason game
September 23, 2025 The 2025-26 edition of the storied Montreal Canadiens had their first preseason contest Monday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins were in town and the result was a shootout win for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye in this one. Owen Beck and Filip Mesar showed some chemistry. And they’ll likely get toContinue reading “Some notes from the Habs first preseason game”
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”
Approaching the 4N break, key Habs storylines could become business
February 2, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens have just 5 games between now and the Four Nations break. 51 games into the 2024-25 season, the Habs have a record of 24-22-5 and have already been on a roller coaster of storylines. From high hopes in training camp to heartbreaker injuries, from giving up on one rookieContinue reading “Approaching the 4N break, key Habs storylines could become business”
Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2025
January 1, 2025 Fans of the Montreal Canadiens woke up on the first day of 2025 feeling pretty good. 2024 ended with the Habs having won their three final games – contests where they were serious underdogs. With a 17-17-3 record, the Canadiens are ascending through the standings and fans who were despondent just weeksContinue reading “Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2025”
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