It was a quiet week for Laval but a good one as the Rocket won a big divisional battle against Utica in their lone game. After getting some players back for that game, they’re also set to get some more help on the injury front for their upcoming contests this week.
Montreal’s long road trip finally came to an end on Monday night with a stop in Minnesota. They played like a team that had been on the road for a month as they didn’t muster up much in an 8-2 loss.
The Western road trip continued for Montreal this past week and while they had a tough outing in Arizona, they got some strong goaltending after that which helped them pick up at least a point in three straight games for only the second time this season.
Cayden Primeau had a strong showing on Saturday night in Colorado, helping the Habs skate away with a point as they made it to overtime. However, Gabriel Landeskog scored the winner in OT, securing a 3-2 win for the Avalanche.
Earlier this week, the Habs made their selection for GM, hiring player agent Kent Hughes. Was he the right choice for the Canadiens? Our writers offer up their initial thoughts on this hire.
The Habs spent much of Thursday night defending, but they scored when it counted as they followed a red-hot Samuel Montembeault through another 49-save performance to an 4-3 overtime loss at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Topics in our latest podcast include the initial reactions to Montreal hiring Kent Hughes as their new GM, the challenges Hughes will face, if Quebec’s COVID-19 restrictions will hinder the team in free agency, and much more.
After an extended break due to COVID, Laval – or at least what was left of them – resumed their season last week. Despite missing many key regulars, they still impressed with a pair of victories in their three games.
After a lengthy search, the Habs have found their next general manager as Kent Hughes was named the 18th GM in franchise history on Tuesday morning.
For a brief moment, the Habs didn’t have anyone in COVID protocol. That time has come to an end, however, as the team announced that Cole Caufield and Joel Armia have tested positive and have entered protocol.