Noah Juulsen was scooped up on waivers by Florida earlier this month and while it gives him an NHL salary, it’s likely not the best option for his development. This is a proposal to re-work the waiver system which would result in short-term pain for long-term gain.
What does Montreal’s recent re-signing of Noah Juulsen to just a one-year contract, this year’s NHL Draft, and COVID-19 all have in common? More than you might think.
This extended break in the NHL calendar allows us plenty of time to think of new, creative ideas to improve the game. With that in mind, here is a three-tiered proposal to try to help improve the competitive balance of the league and reduce the amount of rebuilding years in the process.
There are some that would like to see the Montreal Canadiens remove Marc Bergevin from his role as General Manager. However, those fans should be careful what they wish for as with a small pool of inexperienced options to choose from, the alternatives are no better than Bergevin.
The Canadiens have been participating in rookie tournaments for the past several years. It’s time for that practice to come to an end.
Given that we are in the dog days of summer, I’ve decided to write an article on one of my personal pet peeves concerning the Montreal Canadiens. Specifically, their random use of numbers on backs of their player jerseys.
Without a doubt, this summer will ultimately define Marc Bergevin’s tenure as GM of the Montreal Canadiens. It will be the ultimate test of his mettle.
If the Habs ever decide to honour some of their warriors over the years with a Hall of Heart, the recently-retired Josh Gorges should be one of the first to be inducted.
In general, hockey is a sport that is filled with very conservative thinkers and the Canadiens are among them. It’s time for them to start embracing some change.
The Canadiens have taken some strides in improving their communication in recent months. Here’s how they can take that a step farther.