2020-21 Divisions Aren’t as Exciting as NHL Had Hoped
When the National Hockey League first announced that the 2020-21 regular season’s format would consist of 56 games and be limited to divisional opponents only, many fans (myself included) were…
Ben Wagner
Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season
The Montréal Canadiens started the season as one of the North Division’s best teams, storming out of the gate with a 6-1-1 record, and recording a series of dominating performances…
Montréal Canadiens’ State of the Union for 2020-21 Season
The Montréal Canadiens have reached the quarter mark of the season and find themselves in second place in the National Hockey League’s Scotia North Division, four points behind the Toronto…
Canadiens’ Home-and-Home With the Maple Leafs Will Decide North Division
It’s certainly no surprise that the Toronto Maple Leafs are the best team in the NHL this season. They’ve finally shored up many of the issues that have plagued them…
Canadiens Have a Confusing Situation With Victor Mete
What’s happening with Montréal Canadiens defenceman Victor Mete? Is he being traded? Is he unhappy in Montréal? Has he been overshadowed by the Canadiens’ offseason additions? Based on the events…
Montréal Canadiens Need to Work on Discipline
It’s no secret that one of the bright spots for the Montréal Canadiens this season has been their play on special teams, particularly their strength on the penalty kill. In…
Canadiens See What They Hoped for in Allen’s First Start
Excuse the pun, but Marc Bergevin’s backup plan worked. In a 3-1 Montréal Canadiens victory over the Edmonton Oilers, goaltender Jake Allen stole the show. After years of uncertainty behind…
Josh Anderson’s Canadiens Debut Should Make Marc Bergevin Proud
It’s only been one game, but I’m ready to reconsider my stance on Josh Anderson’s contract. Okay, maybe not entirely, but his performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening…
The NHL’s New North Division Will Re-Ignite the Canadiens-Maple Leafs Rivalry
It’s no secret that the rivalry between the Montréal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs has sputtered over the past few decades or so. What used to be the National Hockey…
Canadiens Can Be Happy About the 2021 World Juniors
The last eight years of general manager Marc Bergevin’s tenure have been tumultuous and divisive at best. Even some of my colleagues have weighed in on this. However, this offseason…
A History of the PCHA’s Vancouver Millionaires
Contrary to popular belief, the city of Vancouver does have a Stanley Cup. While the Vancouver Canucks have never hoisted Lord Stanley’s mug (and people were VERY upset at that…
The Legacy of the PCHA’s Victoria Cougars
Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of…