Writers Weigh In: Round 1 X-Factors
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With a first round series of Montreal – Tampa Bay looking like all but a certainty, we’ve decided to start looking at the matchup before the regular season even ends.
With a first round series of Montreal – Tampa Bay looking like all but a certainty, we’ve decided to start looking at the matchup before the regular season even ends.
Though they clinched a playoff spot with a loss, the Habs ended the week on a winning note with a pair of victories over division rivals.
The month of March was a very good one for many of the Habs’ prospects.
It may not have been the prettiest at times but the Habs pulled off a perfect 4-0 week to all but clinch a playoff spot.
With the weekend approaching, it’s a busy time for for the Habs and their prospects.
On Wednesday, the Habs inked blueliner Mac Bennett to a two year entry level contract that commences in 2014-15.
Less than 24 hours after beating conference-leading Boston, the Habs will try to win their second game in as many nights on Tuesday as they host the Buffalo Sabres, the cellar dwellers of the East.
It was a big week for the Habs as a pair of victories have not only given them a bigger cushion on a playoff spot but also a small lead on a divisional seed.
While late March is the heart of the stretch run for the Habs and Bulldogs, it’s playoff time for their other prospects.
Consistent offensive production has been nothing but a myth for the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2013-14.