Montreal Canadiens

Robert Lang scored the lone regulation goal for Montreal during Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres. Lang opened the scoring three minutes in on Montreal's first shot on net. Tom Kostopoulos' shot from the blue line was partially blocked, and the puck dribbled to Lang in the right circ...

The one question going into the NHL season about the Montreal Canadiens, a consensus pick to win the Eastern Conference, was whether Carey Price could build upon the promise he showed as a rookie.

By Covers Media Group Hockey is back and Covers Expert Scott Rickenbach is here to fill you in on the key points for select games on the Saturday’s board. Each week he’ll inform bettors on the latest capping news for the NHL’s Saturday games. Montreal Canadiens ...

By Habs Blog Another historic night for the Canadiens, the 100th season in their history begins tonight in Buffalo. Canadiens Top Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2007 NHL. All Rights Reserved Habs notebook 100 seasons of excellence The Habs this week 100 seasons of players The people's choice

The Montreal Canadiens will open their 100th year of existence on the road tonight against the Northeast Division-rival Buffalo Sabres in the season opener for both clubs at HSBC Arena.

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By George Robben Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur has the most points in the Montreal Canadien's history in his 14-year campaign with the team. He was the leader of a Canadiens squad that earned five Stanley Cups for the franchise. Larry Robinson Howie Morenz Serge Savard

In a season where they plan to honor their storied past, the Montreal Canadiens might have the right makeup to add another Stanley Cup title to their record total. The Canadiens open their 100th season Friday night when they visit the Buffalo Sabres, who look to bounce back from missing the...

By Crowd Coach Detroit have raised their 11th Stanley Cup banner and are ready for the defense. Their first opponent? The Toronto Maple Leafs. Another thing I want to talk about when it comes to the NHL. Roberto Luongo has found his way around NHL rules after being named Vancouver's Captain, an honour no goa...

By jon@sharkspage.com (PJ Swenson) Sporting News plays it very conservative with NHL predictions, calling for a Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup win over the Montreal Canadiens in their 100th anniversary season. The Pacific Division, labeled last season's toughest, will improve even more. The Sporting News notes that a tea...

 Canada - It's going to be a big-time team in the NHL for a lot of years." Both John Tortorella and Ray Ferraro lauded the Canadiens' transition game. ...

 CA - People may think I'm kind of crazy in saying this, but I think the Canadiens could be a big winner with the new youth that's in the NHL. ...

By George Robben What about Saku Koivu? He is getting a little older too, but he has played his whole NHL career with the Canadiens and I think that means something. He is also a great Captain for the Canadiens and a leader for younger players on the team, so we need to keep a hold on him. In addition, I believe the t...

Habs' Brisebois says drivers would return The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - Canadiens defenceman Patrice Brisebois, a gearhead in the most complimentary sense of the term, is "shocked" and "very, very disappointed" that Montreal has ... Formula One drama Globe and Mail

ESPN  Canada - The season will also be a season-long celebration of the Montreal Canadiens' centennial season. Part of that celebration, the All-Star Game will be held at ... NHL Superstar Sidney Crosby on TSN's Off The Record TSN.ca all 5 news articles

 FL - The Habs were one of the league's biggest surprises last season in claiming the top seed - in the Eastern Conference, but their notoriously demanding fans ...

By Bryen Owen The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their pre-season yesterday with a loss to the Minnesota Wild and made their final cuts save one. It’s now, or maybe later? With all the young talent that has impressed not only the Montreal Canadiens orgainzation, but many other teams as well as both Frenc...

By Derek Felska The Montreal Canadiens; the most storied and most accomplished franchise in the National Hockey League celebrating its 100th season.  For the Minnesota Wild, the influence of the Canadiens’ in our organization is all over; to Head Coach Jacques Lemaire, Assistant Coach Mario Trembla...

By Pete Barr First place - Montreal Canadiens (103-108 points) Montreal Canadiens There is no more rebuilding to do in Montreal. The time is now, and as part of a growing theme in the NHL, they need their young talent to perform as well (if not improve) on last year. Ottawa Senators

By Topham(noreply@blogger.com) An 11-year NHL career, much less 11 years with the Canadiens and their farm system, was probably beyond even Frank's wildest dreams after he finished the 1997-98 season with the IHL Quebec Rafales. At the time, like a few of the guys signed this summer, I'm sure Bouillon was signed to be an AH...

By Shawn Owens I couldn't even believe the game was a preseason tilt. The sold-out Bell Centre saw a very even first period between the Bruins and the Canadiens. As for Montreal, I liked Robert Lang who is really a big guy, and I thought Koivu and their goalie, Jaroslav Halak, both played really well for the C...

By Miah D. Michel Lacroix : Mesdames et Messieurs, Acceuillons nos Canadiens 7:39: Ryder is booed as he touches the puck. No big surprise there. Two years ago, he was the face of future of the Montreal Canadiens. In hockey, time goes faster! 8:09: Power play for the Habs. Commercial break.

 - Montreal Canadiens. The Habs are loaded with swift young talent which should continue to improve this season, especially forwards Thomas Plekanec and the ...

By Greg Wyshynski Friend of Puck Daddy Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News had a piece in the Sept. 16 edition that ranked the NHL by Goalie Confidence Index: "An objective formula concocted to measure how effectively a team can rely on its netminders." Montreal Canadiens - Rank: 1/Score: 110.3

 CA - If Price can improve and continue to climb the ranks of great young goalies this season, then the Habs will be fine. If Price suffers a let-down year, ... NHL Northeast Division 2008-09 Preview and Predictions; Canadiens ... FanIQ all 3 news articles

By Topham(noreply@blogger.com) I can see that he might be a handy guy to have around for fights in the lower leagues that still look a lot more like NHL 1975 than the current NHL does. It wouldn't surprise me in the least though if we never hear his name spoken in the Montreal papers again. Here are the stats for the giant from out E...

By Topham(noreply@blogger.com) I'm a little nervous, being French Canadian and coming here and knowing about the expectations and stuff like that," Tanguay said Monday before leaving for Halifax to play in the team's pre-season opener against the Boston Bruins. Keep the chins up Habs fans. Go Habs Go.

By bob(noreply@blogger.com) The folks in Montreal are bemoaning the Flyers' good fortune after Saturday night's elimination. That's why the Flyers are moving on and the Canadiens aren't. It was just four years ago that the Flyers were in the Eastern Conference finals. It seems like an eternity.

By Greg Wyshynski • The Montreal Canadiens are in full masturbatory mode with their centennial celebration, revealing some of the vintage-style jerseys they'll be wearing throughout the season. Over on the left of this photo, however, would be your 2009 NHL All-Star Game sweaters, we believe. Like? Disl...

By Matt Woodman Knowing that the Canadiens scratches had stayed in Montreal for the night, I looked for the first sign of Bruins, and I found one.  A 6’9” Zdeno Chara had his massive legs sprawled across the row of seats in front of him. But as I watch him in the Bruins line up against the Habs this up coming seaso...

By Miah D. I can't say Alex Kovalev. Who knows where Alex Kovalev will end up in three years either? I don't think the Montreal Canadiens would afford the Kirk Muller-Mike Keane period again. As Keane used to say, "The 'C' stands for see you later!"

By Greg Wyshynski Last Semester (see also Habs eulogy): First place in the Eastern Conference and the Northeast Division (47-25-10, 104 points). Escaped a seven-game scare from the Boston Bruins, before getting overwhelmed by a Philadelphia Flyers team in five games in the conference semifinals.

By Miah D. The team welcomed the arrival of Alex Tanguay, who was a bit surprised by the number of journalists waiting for the players. "There is more people here than at the practice of the game seven of the Stanley Cup in Colorado" said the Quebec native player. And this is just the beginning. Welcome ab...

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks will take hockey back outdoors when they meet New Year's Day 2009 at the home park of the Chicago Cubs. It will mark the third regular-season outdoor game in NHL history. The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Montreal C...

As expected, Steven Stamkos was selected No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Calgary Flames acquired center Mike Cammalleri from the Los Angeles Kings in a three-way deal. shipping forward Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens.

By Bryen Owen There has been some minor news about the Montreal Canadiens in the past few weeks. Here is a look at the latest news in the Habs camp. Secondly also according to RDS, Pierre Boivin President of the Montreal Canadiens, was not surprised to learn that his gm Bob Gainey was voted as the best gm of t...

Scott Upshall scored with 3:04 remaining in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Flyers' win also assured the first all-U.S. Stanley Cup final since 2003 and extended Canada'...

By Matt Eichel The hockey gods couldn't have scripted a better ending to a turn around year. From a playoff exit in game 82 in 2006-07 to a 104 point season a year later, the Montreal Canadiens have been revived...and it's bringing back images of the dynasties of old. "It's almost hard to believe." stated Mark St...

By Miah Drew The Habs injury list is like the days in Montreal right now: it gets longer with the spring. But as much as I am enjoying a little late sunshine at 5 p.m., watching the players get down one after the other does not inspire me any good. Nevertheless, for the weeks to come, Montreal needs to go with "...

By MaxGiese Eastern Conference Projected Finish: Projection: This is a deep team with skill and toughness at all positions. They are very difficult to play against and tough to contain offensively. Expect the Canadiens to challenge for the first Stanley Cup Finals birth since 1993.

By Tim Parent The Canadiens have a tough schedule ahead of them.  Following a match-up with the St. Louis Blues, the Habs have a home-and-home with Boston, two games against the Ottawa Senators, two against Toronto and two against the Buffalo Sabres.

By Ian Zymarakis 4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Montreal Canadiens: Penguins Win Series 4-3 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Eastern Conference Final: 4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (6) New York Rangers: Rangers Win Series 4-2 Eastern Conference Playoff MVP:

By Lisa Boychuk No matter who the Habs play, no matter where, and no matter how far they make it into the post-season, the Habs fans of the world will continue to feel proud even after season's end. Their ability to succeed can only be determined by the Canadiens themselves. Stanley Cup, or no Stanley Cup for t...

By PJ Swenson San Jose Sharks defenseman Brian Campbell spoke with reporters in the locker room after a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens in his first home game at HP Pavilion. Campbell talked about a spin-o-rama he dropped on Montreal defenseman Mike Komisarek before backhanding a shot on net for a l...

By Associated Press MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens ' fans were rewarded for their faithful support with the biggest comeback win in the storied team's history. Michael Ryder and ...

By Alin Mateescu Still, Dupont believes that Tanguay could land in Montreal with the Canadiens in exchange for pending UFA Michael Ryder. Panzeri also reports that the Edmonton Oilers are trying to unload veteran goalie Dwayne Roloson, and might make forward Jarret Stoll and defenseman Steve Staios av...

By MaxGiese USA (USA vs Canada semi-final 11AM January 4th, TSN/NHL Network) CANADA (USA vs Canada semi-final 11AM January 4th, TSN/NHL Network) RW John Tavares - 2009 Eligible C Brandon Sutter - Carolina Hurricanes C Kyle Turris - Phoenix Coyotes G Steve Mason - Columbus Blue Jackets

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The Montreal Canadiens could be turning to a familiar face on defence for next season. Le Journal de Montreal reports that General Manager Bob Gainey has offered unrestricted free agent defenceman Patrice Brisebois a one-year, $700,000 contract for the 2007-08 season.

By Douglas Flynn It was the fifth time in the last 15 games that Boston has been shut out. Over that span, the Bruins have scored just 24 total goals, while allowing 49. That stretch – a 3-11-1 mark in the last month – had already eliminated Boston from playoff contention, but they still entered the night hoping...

By Douglas Flynn Tim Thomas was a bright spot for the Bruins, bouncing back from Saturday’s debacle with a strong 31-save effort. He came up with several big saves and gave the Bruins a chance to win, but Jaroslav Halak was even better, making 30 saves for his first NHL shutout.