Category: Habs

Gainey Talks to Media

It’s been a busy day for Hab fans. After a report from Mitch Melnick of the Team 990 stated that Bob Gainey was to be holding an afternoon Press Conference, everyone and their dog jumped in anticipation, thinking that perhaps a trade was in order. And, wh

Teamwork in the System

I don’t think there’ll be too many who disagree with me when I say that, if we continue to play much as we did tonight against the Senators, we’re going to put ourselves in good position to make it to the playoffs. The kind of intensity shown tonight was

Playoff Intensity Brings Win

There was a playoff atmosphere in Montreal as the Montreal Canadiens came from behind to beat the Ottawa Senators with the winning goal in the final minute of play. With a strong defensive performance, the feisty Habs kept the Sens attack at a minimum an

Profile: #94 Yanic Perreault

If Yanic the Great could play with intensity every game, could take his best game and make that his norm, he’d be a 40-goal man and would be an integral part of the Habs. The fact he gives you a shift on and a shift off has him ticketed elsewhere at the v

Profile: #90 Joe Juneau

Juneau is still an excellent defender when healthy. He’s been able to track the best players in the game and hold them off the scoresheet more times than Hab fans will care to remember. His penalty kill work is also exemplary and it’s the little things hi

Profile: #81 Marcel Hossa

I was somewhat shocked when he was sent back to Hamilton earlier this year as I thought his game had been improving, if only mildly, on a consistent basis. Perhaps it wasn’t at a fast enough rate for the staff and perhaps they felt he needed to go down an

Profile: #79 Andrei Markov

If ever there was someone who suffered from confidence problems, it’s Andrei. Last year he made his breakout and was stellar on the blueline. He’s the most proactive defender Montreal has seen in years; cutting out plays at the opponents blue line routine