The subject of a second center has been raised in Montreal for months now. It is, after all, the biggest need in town… and the problem is, it seems difficult to envisage a short-term solution.
On Thursday evening, I took time off from my traditional “blues vs. reds” match at the local arena to hear Tendre Moitié, his choir, and the OCM perform Handel’s no less traditional Messiah at the Crypt of St.
With the holidays just around the corner, the World Junior Championship is just around the corner. The best U20 players in the world will be competing for their country.
Over the past few days, the case of Jake Evans has been rather nebulous. The center forward left the team for what the team described as “personal reasons.” Except that what made it unclear was that Luc Gélinas, for his part, mentioned that the forward was injured.
The NHL announced some heartbreaking news regarding one of the league's former stars Bobby Rousseau. On Dec. 13, the four-time Stanley Cup winner passed away at age 85.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, are fast approaching, which means that we’ll soon know the official line-ups of the various nations for the hockey tournament.
The Laval Rocket were in action last night at Place Bell, as Pascal Vincent’s team hosted the Toronto Marlies. As usual, when these two rival teams face off, we’re treated to an excellent show with plenty of sparks and flames.
The Canadiens once again find themselves in a tricky situation in front of the net. Three goalies, little medium-term clarity, and decisions that will have to be made sooner or later.
Over the last few games, we’ve really felt that Juraj Slafkovský is reaching another level. The young Slovak, more than ever, seems to be taking his place in the show… and we feel more confident than ever.
The need for a second center has been the focus of attention in Montreal for months. There’s been a lot of talk about different options via trade… but the reality is that nobody wants to trade their center.
You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
David Reinbacher continues to polarize. TVA Sports’ Nicolas Cloutier has just written an article about the defenseman. And clearly, a Western scout’s assessment of the Habs prospect is going to be the talk of the town.
TSN: We could start seeing more dark jersey vs dark jersey matchups as the NHL gives teams a little more leeway in shedding one team wearing a white jersey, according to Chris Johnston.
Last night, the Canadiens won in Pittsburgh. Jacob Fowler was so good he’s officially been called the savior of the Canadiens. The Penguins, on the other hand, never recovered.
After a hot start, the Montreal Canadiens’ season has taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks. Even after Thursdays’ win, they sit tied for the last Eastern Conference Wildcard spot.
Top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler will make his NHL debut in Pittsburgh as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Penguins Thursday night. This will be his first official career NHL start as the Canadiens work through some goaltending issues and test out the young netminder with a very high ceiling.
As the Montreal Canadiens embark on their upcoming two-game road trip, the team adds some call-ups from Laval. Following their loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night, the Canadiens recalled forward Owen Beck, defenceman Adam Engstrom, and most notably, goaltender Jacob Fowler.
On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that Jake Evans would not be travelling with the team to Pittsburgh for Thursday night’s game against the Penguins due to personal reasons.