Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…
Category Archives: Canadiens History
Marc Bergevin’s Last Draft Continues to Impact Canadiens
The last draft of Marc Bergevin’s tenure with the Montreal Canadiens is one of the most interesting to revisit today. Bergevin’s time as general manager came to an end only…
How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History
If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of…
Who Will Be the Canadiens’ Next 100-Point Player?
When you think of the Montreal Canadiens and their long, storied history, you expect to find dozens of players who have reached the magical 100-point plateau in a single season.…
Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade
It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Jaroslav Halak-Carey Price Decision
On July 18, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred intense…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Johnny Quilty’s 1940-41 Season
The second consecutive player born in Ottawa, Ontario, to win the the NHL’s Calder Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year, John ‘Johnny’ Quilty played his junior hockey with…
Today in Hockey History: July 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 2 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to…
Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2022 Draft Class
The 2022 NHL Entry Draft will go down as a turning point for the Montreal Canadiens. Armed with 11 selections, including the coveted first overall pick, general manager Kent Hughes…