Category: Habs

Saku Strong in World Cup Opener

Playing on the country’s top line alongside Teemu Selanne and Jere Lehtinen, Habs’ captain Saku Koivu helped lead team Finland to a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in the opening match of the World Cup of Hockey. Captain Koivu’s only point came when he no

Canada Tops the US

After an intrasquad scrimmage on Tuesday, Canada returned to exhibition play against the United States. Avenging a loss earlier in the week, Team Canada defeated the US 3-1.

Habs ink Dusablon

On Tuesday, Montreal GM Bob Gainey announced that the Canadiens have agreed to terms with centreman Benoit Dusablon on a 1 year contract.  As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. Dusablon stands at 6’2 and 209 pounds, and is a left-handed centreman.  He has bounced around over the years, mostly spending time between … Continue reading Habs ink Dusablon

Habs sign Jean-Phillipe Cote

On Thursday, GM Bob Gainey announced the signing of depth defenceman Jean-Phillipe Cote to a 2 year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. The 22 year old rearguard stands at 6’2, and 213 pounds.

The summer so far

Although this has been an offseason marred with talks of a new CBA (or lack thereof), that hasn’t kept Canadiens GM Bob Gainey from being a busy man. The Habs have been a very busy team so far this offseason, despite not making a big splash in the free a

Tout est question de perception

Propriétaires et joueurs sont conscients qu’un lock-out pourrait avoir des effets néfastes sur le produit. Déjà considérée comme un circuit mineur dans plusieurs marchés aux Etats-Unis, la Ligue Nationale de Hockey ne peut se permettre de suspendre ses ac