Fantasy Focus: Carey Price
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Described by former GM Bob Gainey as a thoroughbred, Carey Price has long been the Habs anointed one.
Described by former GM Bob Gainey as a thoroughbred, Carey Price has long been the Habs anointed one.
Expectations on Lars Eller were high after being acquired from St. Louis. While he didn’t exactly live up to them immediately, he’s shown signs of what’s to come.
It’s natural if you feel hesitant about selecting Andrei Markov for your fantasy pool this season; some fans still hold their breath every time Montreal rearguard takes a hit.
GM Marc Bergevin’s biggest signing this offseason, Daniel Briere, joins the Montreal Canadiens amidst criticism. Will he provide the offense the fans and management expect?
Ah, it’s great to be back in the playoffs again – and what better than to kick it off with a Montreal-Boston first round series? It’s a tradition.
When interviewed prior to the game, Guy Carbonneau said his team shouldn’t have any difficulties getting motivated for the pivotal match against the Senators.
Any spirit the Habs’ had in them went the way of the wind when Niklus Kronvall’s shot hit just about everything on route to the back of the net to give the Red Wings a 3-1 lead.
In a game that appeared a must win for both clubs, it was Montreal who came out on top with a shoot-out victory against their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Montreal and Huet closed the door to defeat the Islanders 4-1 to take the full two points in regulation.
If you were feeling a little ill after Friday night’s horrid performance against the Buffalo Sabres, than Montreal’s response against Boston should have back on your feet and planning for the Cup Parade on a sunny June day.