The Montreal Canadiens 2017-18 season was disastrous, as the team failed to make the playoffs due to their lack of forward depth and goaltender Carey Price’s injury. The draft that followed, however, was one of the few in recent years that the team can count as a win. The Habs had the third-overall pick and
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Heading into the 2019 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens’ scouting staff were conscious of the team’s glaring need for defensive support on the left side, especially with their bet on Karl Alzner failing; the blueliner was sent to the American Hockey League (AHL) before the end of 2018 due to poor performances in his nine
Should the Montreal Canadiens make no more moves this offseason, the team will enter next season with good depth at the center position but with minimal experience. With Phillip Danault leaving for the Los Angeles Kings and Eric Staal probably not returning to the Habs, the team is left with part-time center Cedric Paquette as
At 35 years old, Dustin Byfuglien has been an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It’s hard to overlook the significance of his presence given his size, grit, and skill. Related: Chicago Blackhawks Logo History His role
Lorne “Gump” Worsley, born and raised in Montreal, was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask. “My face is my mask,” he would say, refusing to don facial protection. He acquired the nickname Gump as a youngster due to his facial resemblance to Andy Gump, a cartoon character of the time. The Origins
The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at Canada’s goalie, Corey Hirsch. Forsberg skates in and makes a move towards Hirsch’s right. All of a sudden with one hand he moves the
The Dallas Stars selected Ty Dellandrea at pick No. 13 in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft. Looking back on that draft, Dellandrea marks a significant drop-off in the immediate talent shown in the picks before him. Most of those players have already established themselves as effective members of their teams, while he
Tyler Motte dealt with injuries throughout the 2020-21 season, however, when he was healthy, he played an important role for the Vancouver Canucks. Whether it was in his ability to successfully kill penalties, his extremely physical play, or chipping in offensive production behind the Canucks’ top scorers, he played a noticeable role for Vancouver during
76 goals in a rookie season. It’s a total hard to wrap one’s head around. Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever. For many, it’s the number of goals “Finnish Flash” Teemu Selanne potted in his 1992-93 rookie campaign for the Winnipeg Jets that stands on top.
It seems to be harped on constantly when discussing the Calgary Flames, but no matter how you slice it, there is no denying that the 2020-21 season was an outright disaster. Despite a disappointing exit at the hands of the Dallas Stars in the 2020 Playoffs, it appeared they had taken a big step in
The St. Louis Blues’ 2020-21 season had its highs and lows, but ultimately ended in disappointment after the team fell in four games to the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1. In this series, we’ll look back on the season, player by player, and evaluate each player’s performance as an individual, with an eye towards their
Daniil Sobolev 2020-21 Team: Windsor Spitfires Date of Birth: March 2, 2003 Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Russia Ht: 6-foot-0 Ht: 198 pounds Shoots: Right Position: DNHL Draft Eligibility: Prospect eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft Rankings 2021 Draft Prospect Rankings | NHL Draft Prospect Rankings – 32 (European) 2021 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s
Denis Gurianov exploded onto the scene in the 2019-20 season. After only recording four points in 21 games the previous year, he tallied a team-high 20 goals in only 64 games before the COVID-19 stoppage. For many rookies, their second full season in the league can bring many challenges. Opponents are aware of your skill
The Philadelphia Flyers experienced a tumultuous 2020-21 season, leaving a long list of questions for general manager Chuck Fletcher to address this offseason. Perhaps the most disheartening problem with the team this season was the regression of younger players who were expected to be entering the prime years of their respective careers. And the play
Daniil Chayka 2020-21 Team: Spartak MoskvaDate of Birth: October 22, 2022Place of Birth: Moskva, RussiaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 185 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligibility Rankings Daniil Chayka is not the most exciting NHL Draft prospect to watch. His low point totals in Canadian junior, Russian junior, and Russian professional hockey over the past
Joel Edmundson has been one of the most consistent defencemen on the Montreal Canadiens since the season started. There wasn’t any fanfare when he joined the team – as a matter of fact, the reception from the fans was lukewarm at best. However, his play this season has proven all his doubters wrong. He has
Heading into his fifth season with the Los Angeles Kings, forward Adrian Kempe is now an established NHL player. The Kings have been very patient with his development and will expect him to be a big part of any future success they have. With 2020-21 being another season of struggle for the team, how did
The St. Louis Blues’ 2020-21 season had its highs and lows, but ultimately ended in disappointment after the team fell in four games to the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1. In this series, we’ll look back on the season player by player, and evaluate each player’s performance as an individual, with an eye towards their