Tag: Canadiens

Halfway There: Standout Storylines From the Montreal Canadiens at the Season’s Halfway Point

Halfway There: Standout Storylines From the Montreal Canadiens at the Season’s Halfway Point

The results of the 2025-26 season have undoubtedly been a success thus far for the Montreal Canadians. A team that is attempting to leave its rebuilding phase in the past and progress into a true contending hockey club. The switch from basement-dweller to Stanley Cup threat doesn’t happen overnight; in fact, it often takes several years of inconsistency and early playoff exits before an up-and-coming team is ready to push for Lord Stanley. That’s where the Canadians find themselves now, out from the league’s basement, but not quite seen as legitimate threats to challenge for the cup.

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Juraj Slafkovsky: Sleeper For The Selke

Juraj Slafkovsky: Sleeper For The Selke

Juraj Slafkovsky has always had the tools to be an impactful defensive player. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s athletic, and he’s constantly shown a desire to help his Canadiens in any way he can. But did I expect him to (seemingly overnight) skyrocket into one of the best defensive forwards in the league? Absolutely not. And I wouldn’t believe anyone else who says they did.

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10 Game Sample Size

10 Game Sample Size

 It’s hard to believe that we’re already ten games into the new season, and yet we still have so far to go. But a ten game sample seems like a fair number to start analyzing some trends that have caught my eye thus far. From surprising individual performances, to some familiar woes from the past, there’s certainly no lack of discussion about the division leading Montreal Canadiens. 

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The Habs Are Back!

The Habs Are Back!

It’s probably best not to draw any major takeaways from just one game…but what’s the fun in that! So I wanted to share some thoughts and takeaways on Wednesday night’s opener, even if they should be taken with a (probably pretty large) grain of salt. 

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