It would be hard to rain on everyone's parade after such a stellar season, where the Canadiens have been the surprise (Beast?) of the East. Grossly unfair to play Debbie Downer or Nagging Nellie. To see a glass half empty rather than on the verge of overflowing. I get it. Several players, whom we recognized as having great potential, experienced rapid development. Whether it was Slaf reaching the 30-goal milestone and at times being an unstoppable and indomitable beast, Hutso

It came as no surprise when Kent Hughes chose not to make any moves at las year's 2025 trade deadline. At the beginning of the season, the Canadiens were not anticipated to be a playoff contender. In fact, they were holding on for dear life by the trade deadline. And it was generally well received by the fan base when the deadline passed, the Habs' management decided to keep the team intact, and this despite the fact several of their direct competitors were active in bolsteri

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