In the dog days of August, hockey writers often write ridiculous silly stories and will muse about the future. In this fun version of the future, the Habs will be taking home six straight Calder Trophies and more.
This offseason is likely to feature plenty of roster movement from the Habs. But before we ponder what could happen, it’s worth sitting down to look at how the team shapes up right now before any big changes are made.
How can the Canadiens tank, because they have to (to attain high-level draft picks) and not tank at the same time? In other words, can two opposites exist at the same time and both are true and needed? They can and there is a very specific word for it: Tankapalooza.
Lane Hutson’s smaller stature has led to many questions about what he can or can’t do in the pros. Even if he isn’t able to play a typical defensive game in the NHL, there should be a role for him with the Habs down the road that would allow him to impact the game in a significant way.
Of all the days to name an interim captain through the rest of the season, the Canadiens felt that the first of April was the appropriate time to do so.
While many have written off the Habs from getting anywhere close to returning to the Stanley Cup Final, there is a roadmap for them to follow to accomplish exactly that.
Marc Bergevin is the mad scientist who concocted this version of the Habs and has assembled a group of veterans, youngsters, and everything in between to make the Canadiens an intriguing team to watch for heading into their series against Vegas.
The Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Lakers are among the most prestigious franchises in the NHL and NBA. Despite them playing in different sports, there are plenty of similarities. Look no further than who would appear on a Mount Rushmore for each squad.
It looks like the NHL is heading towards a 24-team postseason with some regular season action thrown in. Here’s a proposed format that mitigates the current travel issues with a storybook ending for the Habs.
While there can’t be any roster transactions with the freeze in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Habs are working their way towards a big transaction of another nature.