Canadiens Mailbag: Domi, Kotkaniemi, Draft and More
The Montreal Canadiens enter a pivotal moment in their reset plans. They have an opportunity to gain playoff-type experience versus a true Stanley Cup contender in the Pittsburgh Penguins. At…
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Kotkaniemi & Domi
In today’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors roundup, Carey Price is named the Habs’ 2019-20 Molson Cup Player of the Year for the ninth time in his career. Jesperi Kotkaniemi…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flyers, Golden Knights, Oilers, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be getting back a top-tier prospect just in time for the play-ins, while the Philadelphia Flyers appear to be losing a…
Habs’ Kotkaniemi Is Not a Bust
On June 22, 2018, in Dallas, before the first round of the draft got started, the chatter overheard by this writer was whether Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin would…
Canadiens’ Future at Center Looks Bright
The Montreal Canadiens have had a problem getting a top center since Saku Koivu left the team in 2009. In the last few seasons, through drafts and trades, they have…
Improving the Canadiens Roster from Within
The Montreal Canadiens have been in a bit of a slump as of late. Over the past five years, they’ve either missed the playoffs or were knocked out in the…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Canadiens, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs as their top defenseman is back, the San Jose Sharks are going to have to figure…
Canadiens Assign Kotkaniemi to AHL Rocket
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens assigned 2018 first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Saturday. Kotkaniemi has six goals and two assists through 36…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Oilers, Senators, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have sent a high-end prospect to the minors and there’s speculation as to how long, Will the Winnipeg Jets go for a…
Canadiens Need to be Patient With Kotkaniemi
It’s been an up and down start to the young career of Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi. It all started in Dallas at the 2017 Draft. Montreal had the third-overall…
Keeping Tabs on the Habs – Canadiens Without Key Players This Week
The Montreal Canadiens have come off a successful week with two wins (against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals) and an overtime loss (to the New Jersey Devils), picking…
Montreal Canadiens — Take a Breath and Let the Kids Play
To a hockey fan, watching your team win the tough games and lose to struggling teams brings a mountain of exasperation. One can only imagine the frustration that brews in…