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Saturday, Jan 23
New York Rangers Go Back to The Future
The Blueshirts are tick-tocking closer to that scoreless minutes mark, getting shutout 2-0 by the Flyers Thursday, and are getting humiliated with a 5-0 deficit, midway through the third by the Montreal Canadiens as we speak. You would think Ron Hextall and Patrick Roy were in net for the...
It's Official: The Boston Bruins Have To Go After Ilya Kovalchuk
This is where Ilya Kovalchuk comes into place. Kovalchuk is probably the most sought after player in the NHL right now. Kovalchuk, who plays for the Atlanta Thrashers, is in the final year of his contract and is most likely not going to re-sign with the Thrashers.
Sunday, Dec 27
The 10 Greatest Sports Video Games of All Time
Centennial Candiens featured several of the greatest players ever to don a Canadiens uniform. NHL 09 won several Best Sports Game of 2008 awards, ... and more »
Sunday, Oct 18
The Hat Trick: Will We See NHL History This Week?
They have a busy week this week with games against the Hurricanes and Canadiens on consecutive nights. With young scorers Matt Moulson (4 goals, 3 assists), Kyle Okposo (1 goal, 5 assists), and John Tavares (3 goals, 4 assists) flying around the rink, I see the Islanders getting off the sni...
Wednesday, Oct 14
Playing GM, A Look at Canada's Olympic Starting Lineup
My fellow Canadians will bond together as this tournament will bring the world to Vancouver. You will have Toronto Maple Leaf fans and Montreal Canadiens fans splitting pitchers at the bar. Edmonton Oilers fans and Calgary Flames fans high-fiving each other as our hockey driven nation wi...
Wednesday, Oct 7
Calgary Flames Best Montreal Canadiens in Regulation
Before last night's clash of the undefeated Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary flames, one thing was certain as to the outcome; one team would still remain undefeated. Scott Gomez, Guillaume Latendresse and Tomas Plekanec scored for Montreal; the first two goals came 33 seconds apart.
Wednesday, May 6
Flyers: Is It Possible To Acquire Both Bouwmeester and Komisarek?
In the Flyers' 2007-2008 deep playoff run, Biron won them the first two rounds. He got the team to the Eastern Conference Finals, only to lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Many people don't believe that Biron can win a Stanley Cup. He's not an exceptional goaltender, he's average to above-a...
Thursday, Apr 16
Hockey Needs The Original Six Teams Back on Top
I say this because I feel that these are some of the strongest hockey markets in all of the NHL. Montreal has the most Stanley Cups in history, followed right behind by Toronto, Detroit, and Boston. Montreal Canadiens- The Canadiens, also known as the Habs, are hockey's most successful tea...
Tuesday, Apr 14
Boston-Montreal: Can the Bruins Defy History?
8) Montreal Canadiens, 41-30-11 (93 points) History favors the Canadiens. Montreal finished the regular season with a 24-10-7 mark at home, the third fewest regulation losses of any team in the Eastern Conference, and a raucous Montreal crowd could rattle the fragile Boston psyche.
Monday, Apr 13
An Honest Look at the Montreal Canadiens' Upcoming Series with the Boston Bruins
Series Prediction: Boston just has to much for The Habs this season, but Montreal will make it interesting. I predict they will split the first two games and then Boston will win the next two and Montreal will win a close one in Boston and then the Bruins close out Montreal in Canada. Winning fo...
Sunday, Apr 12
BT, Ron Burgundy, and the 2009 Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
No. 1. Boston Bruins vs. No. 8. Montreal Canadiens The Canadiens on the other hand, may be in for a bit of a struggle. BT: You have a problem with the French Ron? Ron: So that's the Eastern Conference. It's glorious really. A compelling first round lies ahead.
Sad to See Hall of Famer Bob Gainey Go Down With His Ship
Gainey was an inspiration for some great Montreal teams, including teams that won the Cup five times in a decade. His hard work and ability to shut down the best the NHL had to offer was legendary, winning the first four Selke Trophy's.
Tuesday, Apr 7
Habs: Where Do We Go from Here?
Seven games ago, Bob Gainey concocted a remedy for the slumping Montreal Canadiens. This elixir is the Koivu-Kovalev-Tanguay line. This line is great, but it's also the defensive pairing of Schneider and Markov that help back them up.
Saturday, Apr 4
The NHL's Best (But Not Really) of 2008-2009
What does a guy have to do to get a job in the NHL? Nope. Duh. This year the award goes to the Montreal Canadiens fan that came up with this gem,(See Article Photo) not sure if he wants Guy Carbonneau fired or not, but it is awesome either way.
Friday, Apr 3
The M*A*S*H Report: Injuries from Around the NHL's Playoff Picture
The Stanley Cup Favorites: "Advice after injury is like medicine after death"—Proverbs The Eastern Conference reincarnation of Cinderella (or the 2007 Ottawa Senators and 2008 Montreal Canadiens...how about that for eerie comparisons) has been just rolling all season.
Friday, Mar 27
Montreal Canadiens: Going Down Hill From Here
With that being said, I am assuming that you all know about the recent struggles of the Montreal Canadiens. In conclusion, the 100-year-old Montreal Canadiens are not officially out of a playoff spot, nor are the screwed for the future. However, as of now, it looks as though the Habs are goin...
Tuesday, Mar 24
The Seventh Floor: Where It All Went Wrong for the Montreal Canadiens
If only to be a fly on the wall of the seventh floor at the Bell Centre. Quite the turnaround for Gillett, who became the majority owner with 80.1 percent of the club and the Bell Centre in January 2001, for an estimated $275 million (Canadian).
Sunday, Mar 15
Rangers Going Up And Canadiens Going Down
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers are tied with 80 points but the Rangers are on their way up and the Canadiens are going down. Both teams fired their coaches recently, but the GM took over in Montreal and the Rangers hired Stanley Cup-winning coach John Tortorella.
Thursday, Mar 12
Brent Sutter: Will He Stay or Will He Go?
In other Devils news, Martin Brodeur will look to tie Patrick Roy's career wins record in the Devils' next game in Montreal. It's got double significance regarding the record: Brodeur is a Montreal native, and Roy played much of his career with the Canadiens.
Tuesday, Mar 10
Bob Gainey Gets the Montreal Canadiens Ready for Tonight's Game
Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey didn't waste any time making a decision concerning practices. Every practice will be held at the Brossard facility, including on game day. The players are not complaining about this since most of them live on the south shore.
Sunday, Mar 8
NHL 2009 Playoffs: Possible Disappointment Teams
CA He deserves to be in the AHL, and backup Halak has been quite inconsistent so far for the Canadiens, though he has shown what he can do in several key wins for Montreal. Goaltending is becoming an issue, and Montreal is beginning to slump back down ...
Saturday, Mar 7
Montreal Canadiens' Coach Guy Carbonneau: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
In a point-counterpoint format, we will discuss the merit of the Canadiens ending the coaching tenure of Guy Carbonneau. If you're doing it because you're trying to squeeze in to the playoffs...the ensuing chaos may not be worth it. This Habs team won't go all the way whether Carbo is behind the...
Friday, Mar 6
Do You Optimists Still See No Problem with the San Jose Sharks?
Not even worse than Calgary's. The Flames have this made for the playoffs mystique that facts simply do not back up. They made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004, but since have not made it out of the first round. They have an upgraded blueline and a system that enabled them to retain the third-b...
Maxim Afinogenov Finds Success By Going Back to Basics
In the end, Afinogenov didn't go anywhere and made his return to the lineup Wednesday as the Sabres hosted the Montreal Canadiens. Afinogenov played a superb game against the Canadiens by passing the puck, skating hard on the back-check, creating opportunities, and even chipping in w...
Thursday, Mar 5
The Montreal Canadiens at the Deadline: The Best Trade Was No Trade at All
The Montreal Canadiens didn't make any moves today. Bob Gainey traded for Mathieu Schneider a couple of weeks ago. He also picked up Glen Metropolit off waivers. Why compromise your team dynamic if you know the potential is there?
Saturday, Feb 28
Montreal Canadiens: On the Way Back to Hockey
It has surely been a heck of a week for everyone, so intense that Bob Gainey almost showed some emotion. Is it me or the Habs keep getting older? So far, Bob Gainey surprised more than a few, but for at least two of his decisions, he hit the nail right on the head. Go Habs.
Friday, Feb 27
Montreal Canadiens: Where Do They Go from Here?
With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, many are wondering what rabbit Bob Gainey will pull out of his hat. This coming free agent market will be one of the biggest markets in NHL history! According to a list I have looked at, there are 289 UFAs this year with a combined 2008-09 salar...
Friday, Feb 20
Scandal in Montreal: Canadiens Involved in Crime?
This morning, Montreal's La Presse newspaper had a huge scoop about three players of the Montreal Canadiens. As for the Montreal Canadiens organization itself, a press conference was scheduled today, giving the chance to the Canadiens to express their surprise and concerns.
The Canadien Job? Montreal's Crime Family Includes the Kostitsyns
The Canadiens were hoping for a glorious year this year, in their 100th anniversary the Canadiens were vying for another Stanley Cup to add to their already massive collection. With the Canadiens currently sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference without much promise for a sudde...
Monday, Feb 16
Mike Green Hot, Pittsburgh Penguins Not
Then there's the Montreal Canadiens, who are seemingly crumbling under the massive expectations in their anniversary season. Has Alexei Kovalev taken the year off after his comeback season in 2007/2008? Will Carey Price get his game together? These questions need answering before it...
Thursday, Feb 12
The Montreal Canadiens Are Going Deeper Inside the Barrel
The Montreal Canadiens are sinking faster than the Titanic. With last night's defeat, the team now has seven consecutive losses on the road. They've been outscored 35-14 during that period. Why on earth did the Montreal Canadiens make him the No. 1 goaltender at such a young age I have no idea....
Friday, Feb 6
Latest and Greatest Montreal Canadiens Podcast Now Ready for Download
The Franchise Feb. 1 FULL SHOW: Only on the FULL SHOW can you get the best commentary on the Montreal Juniors from the QMJHL. The full show includes the Habs Weekly Review, Montreal Impact Report, and the MMA Weigh In. OFF THE BENCH: Please note that OTB podcasts will be available again as of thi...
The 24 Funniest Hockey Movies Ever
3. The Sweater A funny little movie about a little boy in Quebec ordering a Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater and getting a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, instead. The New York Rangers to play against the locals in a game of real pond-ice hockey up in Alaska.
Thursday, Feb 5
The Post-Dynasty NHL: Where Did the Dynasties Go?
In the days of the legendary Montreal Canadiens GM Sam Pollock, there were numerous Hall of Famers such as Guy Lafleur and Ken Dryden. Not only did Pollock keep his big stars, but he made keen and prudent deals, sometimes at the deadline to get the players he needed.
