Canadiens GM Bergevin Is Out of Excuses Ryan Szporer | December 26, 2017 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s only realistic hope for long-term survival was for the team to build upon its first-round finish last spring. As it stands, they’ve little hope…
Canadiens 5 Worst Current Contracts Johannes Wheeldon | December 22, 2017 In our end of year roundtable, some of us who cover the Montreal Canadiens compiled some key questions for fans and the organization. While there was general agreement that a…
Learning to Live with Mediocrity in Montreal Johannes Wheeldon | December 11, 2017 The law of holes can be summarized as follows — if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. It’s easy to say, and more difficult to embrace. Especially in…
Mitchell Gets Chance to Play for a Contender Ryan Szporer | November 24, 2017 One of the last things you’d expect from a team lacking depth at center is a deal sending away one of their depth pivots. Well, welcome to the Montreal Canadiens…
A Galchenyuk Trade Could Be Good for Canadiens Ryan Szporer | November 20, 2017 As the Montreal Canadiens keep losing ground, Marc Bergevin’s biggest card to play remains Alex Galchenyuk. While the Habs’ general manager did come out and say the team wouldn’t give…
Job Application: GM of the Montreal Canadiens Johannes Wheeldon | November 19, 2017 Geoff Molson President and CEO, Montreal Canadiens 1275, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest Montréal (Québec) H3C 5L2 Subject: GM Position Dear Mr. Molson: I have been asked by a large number of…
Rebuilding the Montreal Canadiens Johannes Wheeldon | November 10, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens have begun to turn around a disastrous start to the 2017 season. Indeed, fans who were gnashing their teeth just two weeks ago are smiling once again.…
Why Aren’t the Habs in on Shipachyov? Kavan Young | October 31, 2017 Earlier this week, Sportsnet reported that the Vegas Golden Knights have given Vadim Shipachyov permission to seek a trade. Vegas has nine defensemen on one-way contracts while Shipachyov has a…
How Canadiens GM Bergevin Can Redeem Himself Ryan Szporer | October 25, 2017 Can Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin turn it around? Not just the season after a historically bad start, but how he’s perceived by the public? The two aren’t mutually…
Stop Blaming Max Pacioretty Johannes Wheeldon | October 23, 2017 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…
How Long Is Canadiens GM Bergevin’s Leash? Ryan Szporer | October 15, 2017 While the Montreal Canadiens are making progress, it may not be fast or significant enough to save general manager Marc Bergevin his job. Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs The Canadiens’ offense…
The Tragedy of Streit’s Second Canadiens Stint Ryan Szporer | October 12, 2017 Yes, technically defenseman Mark Streit is still a member of the Montreal Canadiens… for now. No Takers for Streit One can be excused for laughing at initial reports that Streit…