The Doldrums of December: But Hope Springs Eternal
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It has been a rough few weeks for the Habs but from a difficult December comes hope for the future; the Canadiens have a lot to look forward to in 2023.
It has been a rough few weeks for the Habs but from a difficult December comes hope for the future; the Canadiens have a lot to look forward to in 2023.
After an ugly end to 2022, the Habs looked to kick off 2023 on a winning note in Nashville on Tuesday. However, they were once again down big early and couldn’t recover, falling 6-3.
Who were the top players for the Habs in December? Make your selections for the three stars.
Unlike their NHL counterparts, Laval finished off 2022 on a high note with a pair of important victories over division-rival Syracuse. In doing so, they have pulled themselves out of the division basement for the time being.
The Habs closed out 2022 on about as low of a note as possible with a trio of largely uninspired losses as their season-long road trip continues. Perhaps even more concerning is that it’s the veteran players who are showing signs of cracking which is the focus of the Final Thought segment.