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”
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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”
The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4
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”
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”
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”
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 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 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”