It is known throughout the league that the first game back after a road trip is a challenge. Tonight, the Habs will be looking to test that theory as they return home to the Bell Centre in preparation to face the Vancouver Canucks (12-6-2-2). After a blistering hot start, the ‘Nucks have stuggled of late, … Continue reading Habs Hope for Revenge
Bob Gainey decided it was time to demote the struggling Marcel Hossa and defensemen Ron Hainsey on Monday, while promoting Pierre Dagenais, an off-season aquisition.
What a day it was as the Heritage Classic was played in front of 56,000 fans who braved the cold for 6 hours in order to experience this historic event. It started with the old-timers game, where the Canadiens surprisingly took it to the younger home team
After blowing the game in Vancouver, the Montreal Canadiens found yet another way to lose and the Calgary Flames came away with a 2-1 victory. The Habs started the game well and controlled the first period but only got one goal out of it thanks to Kipruso
This Saturday, the NHL will take to the outdoors for the first time in it’s 86 year history at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton when the Oilers host the Montreal Canadiens. Approximetely 52,500 fans are expected to sit in sub-zero temperatures watching hockey at its finest. First up it’s the MegaStars game at 4:30 eastern, featuring … Continue reading Outdoor Game will be an Instant Classic
Richard Zednik had been doing his best impression of “Where’s Waldo” so far this season, nowhere to be found. Well last year’s leading Habs scorer made his first appearance in quite a while Tuesday night, and doubled his season production by spotting the
After being a healthy scratch for the previous game, Michael Ryder will play with Saku Koivu and Richard Zednik on the first line tonight. Yanic Perreault and Marcel Hossa willsit out the game. The Canadiens will start Jose Theodore in nets , while the Ca
John Wiens is a Special Contributor for HabsWorld There have been wild rumours floating around about Bob Gainey.For instance: Offering any three players to Calgary save Theodore for Iginla. Jagr is coming here for Koivu and Brisebois. Patrick Roy is going to come out of retirement and play with the Habs. All three of these … Continue reading GM’s Cellphone – Gainey’s game during difficult transition
The Habs win! The Habs win! On a night where they were outshot 40-13, the Montreal Canadiens managed to squeeze out a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. The formula for success was scoring two goals 30 seconds apart at the halfway mark of the 1st period, a
Canadien’s coach Claude Julien shook up all his lines, trying to boost an anemic and ineffective attack. To do so, he transferred defensive specialist Juneau to the first line. The veteran center is no longer used to being on an offensive line, and most o