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”

The Evans extension is team-friendly and team-defining days before the deadline

March 5, 2025 While fans and pundits were surmising which teams might be interested in a deadline trade for centreman Jake Evans, and what those teams might be willing to pay to land him, the player and the team had other plans. On Tuesday the Montreal Canadiens announced they had come to terms on a four-yearContinue reading “The Evans extension is team-friendly and team-defining days before the deadline”

Approaching another window of change, the blueprint for the the Habs is clear

March 1, 2025 Hockey fans have six more sleeps before the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline, but may not have to wait that long for business to pick up. It’s not uncommon for the dam to break on the weekend before the deadline as general managers try to get ahead of the rush. This dynamic mayContinue reading “Approaching another window of change, the blueprint for the the Habs is clear”

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”

Three reasons to be hopeful after five weeks of Habs action

November 10, 2024 The fifth week of action for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024-25 season featured three games. Tuesday’s game was a 3-2 overtime loss at home to the Calgary Flames. On Thursday, they lost 5-3 in New Jersey. Saturday night’s game was in Toronto, and the Habs left with a 4-1 loss. AfterContinue reading “Three reasons to be hopeful after five weeks of Habs action”

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 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane

January 7, 2023 Three games were on the docket for the Montreal Canadiens this week. On Tuesday night they ended a lengthy road trip with a 4-3 win in Dallas. The Buffalo Sabres were in town on Thursday night and handed the Habs an ugly 6-1 loss. The Saturday night showdown was against the NewContinue reading “After 39 games, the Habs are being forced to pick a lane”

Predicting the Habs Trade Deadline

March 1, 2023 We’re in the final days leading up to the NHL trade deadline, and business has been absolutely crazy. The Montreal Canadiens are confirmed sellers, but the market may not be as friendly as hoped between injured players and lackluster performances from some of those guys available for trade. Kent Hughes has alreadyContinue reading “Predicting the Habs Trade Deadline”

Week 20 in One Word: Switch

February 26, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens had three games on the docket for the 20th week of action in the 2022-23 season. On Tuesday night they were in New Jersey to face the Devils and pulled off a 5-2 upset. In Philadelphia on Friday night they met a team that looked a lot like theyContinue reading “Week 20 in One Word: Switch”