Revisiting Vezina Trophy Seasons: George Hainsworth’s 1926-27 Season
It was a trophy introduced to the league in 1926-27 by the former owners of the Montreal Canadiens — Leo Dandurand, Louis Letourneau and Joe Cattarinich — in memory of…
Category Archives: Canadiens History
Today in Hockey History: July 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 10 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the…
Paul Byron’s Finest Moments With the Montreal Canadiens
In Oct. 2015, the Montreal Canadiens picked up Paul Byron off waivers from the Calgary Flames. A fan-made video showcasing his blazing speed was convincing enough for the Canadiens’ staff to give…
Today in Hockey History: July 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 8 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it…
Today in Hockey History: June 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 30 National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29…
Today in Hockey History: June 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 29 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years…
History Says Canadiens Can Go from Fifth-Last to Playoffs in 2024-25
The idea the Montreal Canadiens team can go from a fifth-last 2023-24 finish to compete for a 2025 playoff berth isn't universally accepted.
3 Recent Canadiens With Underrated Seasons
With the 2023-24 NHL season dwindling down to an epic finale with the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers meeting for a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final on Monday…
Today in Hockey History: June 24
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 25 Two NHL seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted…
Shea Weber Is Not a Hall of Famer
We’re now just a few days away from hearing who will form this year’s class of inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are a few new candidates this…