The week started off well for the Habs but a loss in Buffalo eliminated any of the enthusiasm around the team. Things were better for the IceCaps who picked up three wins out of their four games. Plus, with the trade deadline approaching, Devante Smith-Pelly may be one to keep an eye on; that’s the focus of my Final Thought.
Montreal went into Buffalo on Friday night looking to extend their winning streak to four games. However, the home team had the last laugh in a wild and wacky affair as the Sabres took it 6-4.
There has been plenty of speculation about who the Habs could trade leading up to the trade deadline at the end of the month. Sven Andrighetto hasn’t been mentioned often but he very well could be on the move.
The extra rest after the All Star break meant little for the Habs last week although they improved on the weekend with two wins. For St. John’s, their freefall in the standings continues; my Final Thought looks at the IceCaps and why some of the youngsters there may not get a look even if Montreal sells at the deadline.
After a disastrous month, the Montreal Canadiens organization decided to forgo the monthly tradition of awarding a Canadiens player the Molson Cup. HabsWorld, while not necessarily feeling any different about Montreal’s ineptitude, still saw fit to recognize the few decent performances.
The Habs headed into Sunday’s matinee vs the Hurricanes hoping to win two straight games for the first time since late November. It took a shootout to do it but the Habs now have a streak going after winning 2-1.
The Habs were looking to kick off their weekend with a win as they hosted Edmonton on Saturday afternoon. They were able to score early and often and picked up their first victory of the month, beating the Oilers 5-1.
After a tough loss on Tuesday, Montreal was hoping to get back on track on Wednesday as they hosted Buffalo. While they got a lead for the first time in a while, they blew it in the third en route to a 4-2 loss for the second straight night.
The Habs were looking to kick off February on a happy note as they travelled to Philadelphia on Tuesday night. However, their slump continues as the Flyers skated to a 4-2 victory.
It was yet another nightmarish week for the Habs who lost a pair of games to the cellar-dwelling Blue Jackets. Things weren’t any better for St. John’s as they lost all three of their games as well. Plus, the All-Star Game has come and gone; my Final Thought discusses one planned change that the league may want to rethink now.