Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections
Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…
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The Case for Canadiens to Re-Sign Joel Armia
The Montreal Canadiens wouldn’t be in the third round without Joel Armia. That’s no exaggeration considering his playoff performance so far.
Canadiens’ Lapierre Shined as Underrated Agitator
It was the first game-winning goal of then-Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre’s playoff career. The Habs were down three games to two in their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Likeliest Canadiens to Become Unlikely Playoff Heroes
Officially speaking, the Montreal Canadiens have not yet made the playoffs. However, the nature of their initial play-in series against the Pittsburgh Penguins undeniably presents the perfect opportunity for some…
From the NHL to Europe: A Brave Move Before Retirement
Do you remember “The Final Countdown”? The song was made famous by the Swedish rock band Europe in 1986. Coincidentally, the title could refer to the many former NHLers who decide…
The Canadiens’ Rene Bourque Index
It would be understandable if Montreal Canadiens fans forgot Rene Bourque was still in the league. His game-to-game performances weren’t exactly of the memorable variety while he was a member…
Blackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics
After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to…
College Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have done what no one else has been able to do. They figured out how to sustain playoff contention every year since 2009, winning three Stanley Cups…
Avs Give Rene Bourque a PTO: Report
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Rene Bourque to a professional tryout (PTO), according to James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail. The former University of Wisconsin Badger most recently…
Trade Deadline Predictions: 5 Deals I Take Back
Trade Deadline Predictions: 40 Potential Deals Trade Deadline Predictions: 10 Deals I Stand By Reality is, I was never going to be right on all 40 of my trade deadline…
Looking Back at the Cammalleri – Bourque Trade: Who Won?
The Trade: January 12, 2012, exactly four years ago to this day, the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames made a trade that would greatly alter both teams. Mike Cammalleri, Karri…
Who Will Be the Next Rene Bourque These Playoffs?
It was like forward Rene Bourque came out of nowhere last playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite notching just nine goals in 63 games during the regular season, he scored…