With the Olympics in the rear view, the Montreal Canadiens were finally back in action on Thursday night with the New York Islanders visiting. The result was a 4-3 overtime loss. Here’s what caught my eye. You don’t trade a player like Noah Dobson. I’m being a little catty now, but seriously. He’s a bigContinue reading “In Game 58, the Habs gave up a point and leverage in the standings”
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Hopes and Expectations for the Habs at the NHL Trade Deadline
The 2026 Olympics are well underway and we are in the middle of the NHL trade freeze, which is in effect until 11:59pm on February 22. When we wake up on February 23, the NHL will be wide open for business. The freeze does not apply to rumours and they continue to swirl while ourContinue reading “Hopes and Expectations for the Habs at the NHL Trade Deadline”
When the holidays are over, the Habs have to get down to business
The Montreal Canadiens entered the holiday break having played 37 games (45%) of the 2025-26 season, and with a record of 20-12-5. A winning percentage of .608 is nothing short of remarkable when you consider the adversity the Habs have faced. When they return to play after Christmas, they will play 20 games before theContinue reading “When the holidays are over, the Habs have to get down to business”
Game 10 for the Habs was all about Demidov and Dobes
October 26, 2025 After a disappointing loss in Edmonton on Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens had a very slow start in Vancouver on Saturday night. But after falling into a 2-0 hole, they turned it around and the result was a 4-3 win. Some things caught my eye. The power play is looking lethal since Demidov’sContinue reading “Game 10 for the Habs was all about Demidov and Dobes”
The Habs depth was tested in Game 6
October 18, 2025 On Saturday morning the Montreal Canadiens announced injuries to core players. Kaiden Guhle will be out four to six weeks while Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine are day-to-day. With the New York Rangers in town, Owen Beck was called up from the Laval Rocket, Joe Veleno drew in, and Arber Xhekaj wasContinue reading “The Habs depth was tested in Game 6”
Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5
October 17, 2015 The Nashville Predators were in town on Thursday, and a game that was fairly low-key delivered another exciting finish as the Montreal Canadiens won again in overtime. The final score was 3-2. Here are three quick thoughts from that game. Jakub Dobes has earned more games. He can be an adventure, forContinue reading “Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5”
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?”
In the Habs opener, the newbies looked good
October 8, 2025 Game 1 of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens is in the books and the event was not as lopsided as the 5-2 score would suggest. Several things caught my eye in the road loss. The Dobson-Matheson pair looked great. It’s one game, but the coach’s theory might have legs. TheContinue reading “In the Habs opener, the newbies looked good”
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”
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