Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Canadiens

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... NHL.com: The Hurricanes traded for the rights to Scott Darling on Friday and the hope to sign him soon than later. "Obviously we'd like to get something done sooner rather than later," Hurricanes general manager…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes

On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Capitals, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a lower-body injury and they'll continue to evaluate him today. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Karl Alzner (upper-body) skated as an extra defensive pair with Taylor…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 3

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: When asked if having more teams interested in signing him would tempt him to test free agency on July 1st, Alexander Radulov responded with: "Things are going to be good if we're going…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 2 – Carey Price

On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Montreal Canadiens: GM Marc Bergevin on the possibility of trading Carey Price: “I never comment on trades, but in this case I will; no.” Eric Engels: Bergevin on Price's willingness to remain with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 1

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is eligible to sign a contract extension after July 1st. GM Marc Bergevin was asked if they could win with a goaltender taking up a big chunk…

Mark Easson

NHL Video: New York Rangers Beat The Monteal Canadiens In OT

Mika Zibanejad netted the overtime winner and Henrik Lundqvist recorded 34 saves in a 3-2 victory to give the Rangers a 3-2 series lead

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…

Mark Easson

NHL Video: New York Rangers defeat the Montreal Canadians 2-1

    After a embarrassing performance in a Game 3 loss on Sunday, the New York Rangers played with a chip on their shoulder Tuesday night, and now their series against the Montreal Canadiens is even. Jesper Fast and Rick…

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NHL Playoff Predictions – Eastern Conference Media Selections Round 1

    We've put together a collection of NHL playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference matchups. We've included media outlets - Dobber Hockey, ESPN, NHL.com, Post Media, Sportsnet, The Fourth Period, USA Today and Yahoo! Sports - with predictions from…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions

Montreal Canadiens (1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) The Canadiens had a tumultuous year, swapping PK Subban for Shea Weber last summer and firing head coach Michael Therrien in favor of Claude Julien  during the season. The Habs may be…

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Eastern Playoff Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Senators, Blue Jackets and Penguins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Alexei Emelin is "definitely" out for Game 1. Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman Shea Weber was back at practice yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Defenseman Torey…

Mark Easson