First off, congratulations to the US men's and women's hockey teams. Secondly, this post will not delve into politics. The current climate is highly charged, and there's no need to add fuel to an already blazing fire (oops, did I say too much?). US hockey has been on a continuous rise for several years, evident not only in the World Junior Championships but also in the increasing number of American players making their mark in the NHL, including many who are now among the sta

I'm not sure what was more painful to endure: watching the Canadiens collapse last night versus their arch-nemesis Boston Bruins, or falling into a large cactus (yes it happened to me). But one thing is for sure, there have been multiple warning signs for those watching the games clear-eyed (to those delusionists take off your rose-colored glasses if not squirt some Visine in your eyes). Winning games you were outplayed in with late game heroics, having several players with u

Forever the bridesmaid, never the bride. Another silver medal. Constantly the appetizer, but never the sizzling steak. I could keep going if you'd like, plenty more where that came from (especially on this chilly, gloomy winter day!). I'm honestly, not trying to be a Debbie Downer, a Negative Nancy or a mood vacuum. It's been a better-than-expected season for the Habs (after decades of roller coasters, and mostly nauseating drops than thrilling highs). But when trades started

# Kirby Dach: The Roller Coaster Ride of Expectations in Montreal ## A Premium Price for Potential Kirby Dach was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks at a premium cost. We traded away young, promising defenseman Alexander Romanov. (Let’s cut out the different parts of this trade that also involved the Islanders; it really came down to a 1-for-1.) So, has Dach lived up to the expectations of a top-three draft pick thus far in his Habs tenure? Only a fool would say yes. The ha