Claude will be starting to feel like he’s auditioning for the Cirque du Soleil… because he will have to juggle his lineup once again this coming week. Saku Koivu and Steve Bégin are hoping to return for Tuesday’s home opener vs. Washington… and if not, they’ll surely be ready for Thurday’s game vs. Pittburgh. … Continue reading More juggling ahead for Julien
As always, the NHL summer was an eventful one, with the rich becoming richer, and the poor becoming poorer, at least for the most part. Every team made at least one move on the ice, while several others made moves off the ice. Over the next week, I will examine each team’s movement (players primarily) … Continue reading Summer in Review (Part 6-Pacific)
As we said following the Ottawa game, the keys to the Habs success this season are their overall defensive play in Julien’s new system, special teams, and Jose Theodore. Just as all 3 failed the other night, they all got a passing grade this time… and the
As always, the NHL summer was an eventful one, with the rich becoming richer, and the poor becoming poorer, at least for the most part. Every team made at least one move on the ice, while several others made moves off the ice. Over the next week, I will examine each team’s movement (players primarily) … Continue reading Summer in Review (Part 5-Northwest)
Tonight the Montreal Canadiens will be the guests to a second home-opener, and hope the hosts will be a little more hospitable this time around.
Ottawa downs the Canadiens 5-2 in both teams first games of the season.
The key to the Montreal Canadiens’ season will be team defence, special teams, and Jose Theodore.
As always, the NHL summer was an eventful one, with the rich becoming richer, and the poor becoming poorer, at least for the most part. Every team made at least one move on the ice, while several others made moves off the ice. Over the next week, I will examine each team’s movement (players primarily) … Continue reading Summer in Review (Part 4-Central)
The Montreal Canadiens face the Ottawa Senators in the their season opener tonight without their captain Saku Koivu who is recovering from a knee injury suffered during the pre-season.
It’s here, it’s finally here! The beginning of the 2003-04 NHL season has finally arrived! But what teams are safe to bet on going into game 1? Aside from who they’re actually playing, here are some stats on team’s opening night records that can help you choose the right team(s): TEAM GP RECORD PCT. Colorado … Continue reading Season Opener Records