Victor Mete Is Here to Stay
The most pleasant surprise on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line this season is Victor Mete, 19, who was drafted by the Habs 100th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Formerly with…
Johannes Wheeldon
Stop Blaming Max Pacioretty
Montreal Canadiens fans have lots to be concerned about. Carey Price is off to the worst start in his career. He is 1-5-1 with a .881 save percentage (SV%) and…
Yes, Habs Fans, It Is Time to Panic
The time for calm reassurances is over. Now is not the moment for sober second thoughts, deep breathing, or mediation. Holding whatever Yoga pose is in fashion for 20 minutes…
Björn Liljander, Assistant General Manager, Frölunda HC
For more than a decade, Frölunda Hockey Club in the Swedish Hockey league has consistently developed a startling number of top prospects drafted into the National Hockey League. Since 1981, they…
Habs and Leafs Rivalry Returns
The historic rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs is the oldest in the NHL. The rivalry dates back to the NHL’s first season. There were only…
Significant Storylines of Canadiens Opener
After a preseason of ups and down, the Habs are set to open their season on the road. On the eve of their season opener, the Canadiens made some minor…
In Defense of Frustrated Habs Fans
In a piece likely to amplify the very things he despises, Jack Todd in the Montreal Gazette takes on the rise of Habs “hate fans.” Todd calls the quality of debate…
Grace in Recreation League Hockey
I play recreation league hockey two times a week. Three if I am lucky. For a while last year I got up to four games a week, but my body…
What to Expect from Julien’s Defensive System
Habs fans have been telling everyone they know that the preseason doesn’t matter much. While wins may indeed be irrelevant, trends are not. One observation is that the Montreal Canadiens, as…
Who Should Back Up Carey Price?
For a team with a number of question marks on defense and uncertainty at center, the Canadiens have a lot of depth in goal. In addition to Carey Price and…
The Future of Hockey Analytics
Since the peak of NHL scoring in the 1980s, the average number of shots has remained comparatively stable. Scoring, however, has dropped precipitously. This trend suggests the declining importance of…
What Does ‘The Athletic’ Mean for the Future of Hockey Writing?
If you follow hockey with anything more than a passing interest, you have probably been hearing a lot about The Athletic lately. In September, James Mirtle announced the venture was expanding across Canada. Formatted…