NHL Realignment: Bad for Habs’ Playoff Chances Matthew Macaskill | November 7, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) I came to a disappointing realization 16 games into the 2013-14 season: I had no idea how the playoff seeding worked with the new NHL realignment…
Patrick Holland: An NHL Player in the Making Matthew Macaskill | November 2, 2013 When injuries wreaked havoc on the Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Holland received a call from GM Marc Bergevin to join the team. While his minutes were limited, the 21-year-old showcased his…
Comparing Captains: Gionta Follows Koivu’s Lead Matthew Macaskill | October 24, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) Saku Koivu returns to the Bell Centre on Thursday night in what could prove to be his final appearance on Montreal ice. Koivu turns 39-years old…
Peter Budaj: The Quintessential NHL Backup Matthew Macaskill | October 18, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) When the Montreal Canadiens traded Jaroslav Halak to the Saint Louis Blues, they were without a natural backup for Carey Price. Enter Peter Budaj, who signed…
Montreal Canadiens: The Curious Case of David Desharnais Matthew Macaskill | October 9, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) The year is 2012 and the Montreal Canadiens are closing out a dismal season that sees them finish last place in the Eastern Conference and third…
Montreal Canadiens Draft Strategy: All American? Matthew Macaskill | October 3, 2013 The Montreal Canadiens draft strategy has seen the Habs select 19 American born players since 2005 at the NHL Entry Draft
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