Marc Bergevin made several key additions over the offseason and those moves have led to plenty of justified optimism after Montreal had a strong first quarter of the regular season.

The Habs have managed to get through a rough patch to remain in the mix for a postseason spot which is the best we can expect, at least for the time being.

Through the first month and a bit of the season, the Habs are mostly on the right track and should be in the mix for a playoff position throughout.

Strap on your seatbelts, because the Canadiens, with their speed game and their youth, will be fun to watch, playoff spot or not. They are a team on the rise.

2018-19 saw the Habs take a step in the right direction and as a result, there is legitimate cause for optimism heading into next season.

Despite losing tough games against Carolina and Columbus last month, the Habs are going to be in the mix for a playoff spot right down to the wire.

The Habs have faced plenty of doubters this season but as we hit the stretch run, they’re still holding down a playoff spot which should make for an exciting finish to the year.

The Habs have hit their bye week on a high note, providing some cause for optimism down the stretch as they continue to battle for a playoff spot.

Shea Weber’s return to the lineup has helped stabilize Montreal’s defence corps and has provided some cause for optimism as we near the second half of the season.

The Habs have moved past the quarter-season mark and are continuing to hold down a playoff spot with the perceived weakness of the team being its strength so far.