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
2010 Playoff Hero Retires
On Friday, goaltender Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement from professional hockey. The 40-year old last played in the NHL in 2023 and played for seven teams during his 17-year career. Halak Retires Jaroslav Halak has announced his NHL retirement … 17 seasons 295 career wins A .915 career save-percentage An absolute DOG in the playoffs ? pic.twitter.com/Vsc6uRtUyW — B/R … [Read more...] about 2010 Playoff Hero Retires
Montreal Canadiens Round Out Roster with Depth Free Agent Forward
The Montreal Canadiens and general manager Kent Hughes are making a little splash in the 2025 NHL free agency pool today. The news is that they are adding a depth, scorer-type forward to the roster. It is being announced that left-shot centre Joe Veleno signs a contract with the Habs. It is a one-year contract, worth a value of $900K. This is exactly the type of move we … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Round Out Roster with Depth Free Agent Forward