The Montreal Canadiens have long had an issue when it comes to secondary scoring. Last summer, they were hoping to address those woes by adding a former 40-goal scorer to the fold. Patrik Laine was acquired by the Canadiens along with a second-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris. The Canadiens took on Laine’s entire $8.7 million … [Read more...] about Where Patrik Laine Fits in the Montreal Canadiens Lineup
Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL’s elite at his position in only his first season. The young blueliner had a historic rookie season. He tied the NHL record for assists by a rookie defenceman with 60. Also, his 66 total points were seventh amongst all d-men in the NHL. As a 21-year-old rookie, Hutson’s accomplishments are beyond … [Read more...] about Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson
Why the Canadiens are the Atlantic Division’s Newest Powerhouse
When we look back at the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens were the biggest surprise team in the NHL. Having finished bottom-5 in the previous three campaigns, most pegged the Canadiens to be in that vicinity once more. However, players and management had a distinct goal of being in the mix for the playoffs. They were able to surpass even their expectations and qualify for … [Read more...] about Why the Canadiens are the Atlantic Division’s Newest Powerhouse
Summer Series and the Defining Moments of the New Era of Montreal Canadiens
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise, and an entire league, for that matter. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today, we feature the biggest defining moments of the Montreal Canadiens in … [Read more...] about Summer Series and the Defining Moments of the New Era of Montreal Canadiens
The Defining Moments of the Storied Montreal Canadiens Franchise
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today we feature the biggest defining moment of the Montreal Canadiens franchise. Top … [Read more...] about The Defining Moments of the Storied Montreal Canadiens Franchise