Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in December, 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty, who played the game better than almost anyone ever has, and who carried himself– on and off the ice– with the grace and humility befitting
Montreal Canadiens
In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors rundown, we’ll break down trade rumors, Canadiens roster updates, and much more. Adding a Left-Handed Defender? In a recent mailbag article, Eric Engels of Sportsnet was asked if it was time for Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin to add a big name defenceman at the trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas was spotted up in the stands of the Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames game on Wednesday. Was there a specific reason he was there? The Arizona Coyotes have a strong appetite for change and the Pittsburgh Penguins think this could wind up being a busy deadline regardless of
On Wednesday evening against the Winnipeg Jets, Canadiens’ forward Phillip Danault played arguably his best game of the season, offering a sign that perhaps he has regained full confidence after a sluggish start offensively. On Friday night, he played another strong game against the Vancouver Canucks. Regularly a top-line offensive contributor (by team standards), Danault
The NHL Trade deadline on April 12th is fast approaching, and Montreal Canadiens’ general manager Marc Bergevin is feeling the pressure to act. After two losses to the Calgary Flames on the road, social media and Montreal’s mainstream media was abuzz with anger that the season is getting away from them. However, as of March
In a game in which the Montreal Canadiens couldn’t get much of anything going, they ironically may have stumbled upon a key to their success. Defenseman Alexander Romanov may not have stood out one way or another against the Calgary Flames in the Habs’ 2-1 loss on Thursday, but his promotion up the lineup beside
Jeff Petry continued his stellar 2020-21 season on Wednesday night, scoring his tenth goal of the year in a 5-1 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Vancouver Canucks. He’s the Habs’ leading scorer through 25 games. His ten goals lead the NHL among defensemen and his 24 points rank second in the league among
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what does the hiring of Darryl Sutter mean for a player like Sam Bennett? Is he still likely to be traded, or this is a fresh start for the forward? Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres a “wide open” to making a trade, but which players are generating the most interest? Which
Claude Julien was relieved of his duties exactly four years and ten days after being hired on Valentine’s Day 2017. In those four years, the Canadiens made the playoffs twice, and the first time was the year he was hired with only a little over a month left in the season; the second, they finished
So, you want to trade Anthony Mantha…. It wasn’t all that long ago that fans of the Detroit Red Wings were jumping for joy when they found out that general manager Steve Yzerman had inked the power forward to a four-year deal with a cap-hit of $5.7 million. Fast forward to today, and the streaky
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could Sidney Crosby request a trade to a Stanley Cup contender? One scribe said he wouldn’t be surprised if the superstar wound up with a team like the Colorado Avalanche. Still with the Pittsburgh Penguins, did they talk to the Montreal Canadiens about a huge trade and is there interest
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports that Tony DeAngelo is getting a ton of interest from teams around the NHL. Does that mean the New York Rangers will be able to move the defenseman in the next couple of days? Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman drops a few newsworthy notes regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal
Considering how intertwined Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber has become with the organization, it’s easy to forget how he hasn’t even been a Hab for a quarter of his overall games played. Hitting 1,000 in his career (Game No. 237 with the Canadiens) against the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday night, the milestone nevertheless speaks to how
The Canadiens are off to one of their hottest starts in recent memory, and it seems like the offseason moves that Marc Bergevin has made are all paying off. There are many reasons why they are having such a good start, but the biggest would be the team’s depth. Each line is contributing, and the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on the Pittsburgh Penguins GM search and what the team expects the top candidates to make a priority. Could one of the potential GMs be coming from an unexpected place? The Washington Capitals will be getting back two of the four players removed from the team for
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin began his memorable 2020 offseason by acquiring goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues. A few weeks later, he signed defenseman Jeff Petry to a four-year contract extension. While most are talking about the new players who have made an immediate impact and ignited the Habs’ hot start
It’s been a wild ten days for the Montreal Canadiens as they started the season on the road and finished the trip in style. The team has the next five days off, so let’s catch up on the news and rumours from the past week. Habs Have Hottest Start on the Road in Over 50
The Montreal Canadiens played their third game in four nights against the Vancouver Canucks Saturday evening, this time winning by a score of 5-2. The contest concluded their season’s opening six-game road trip where the Canadiens went 4-0-2. The team entered the contest with a 1-0-1 record in the two previous game against the Canucks
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