Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Canadians, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) The best second line center trade option for the Montreal Canadiens if they are looking for a rental is Martin Hanzal. On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson ... News 1130 Sports: It will be interesting to see if Erik Gudbranson's injury plays any role in their potential contract talks. They are able to start contract extension talks on January 1st.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Canadiens, Leafs and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Yesterday was the third consecutive day that Corey Crawford was skating. He's faced some shots, but there is no timetable yet on when he will return. “We’ll see how he’s…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Bruins, Wild, Canadiens and Lightning

On International play, the Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL is proposing an International schedule to the NHLPA that may look something like: Olympics in 2018…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Radulov A Great Addition For Canadiens … The Isles Overpaid Clutterbuck

Alexander Radulov proving to be a great addition to Montreal For years the Montreal Canadiens have gone as far as goaltender Carey Price has taken them. In 2013-14 they finished 21st in goals for, 14th among all playoff teams, while…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Bruins, Blue Jackets and Lightning

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins game ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attended last night's Canadiens - Bruins game: Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils,…

Mark Easson

NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2016-17

    For the past several seasons we've been tracking NHL attendance at different points throughout the year. Our first look this season is for home attendance for each NHL team at the 10 game mark. We also include that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avs, Sabres, Coyotes, Lightning, Isles, Sharks and Blackhawks

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche game ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens - Avs games: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Stars

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: There is no urgency for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to make a move after loosing centers Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais, and defenseman Greg Pateryn to injuries this week.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Leafs and Stars

On the salary cap ... Adrian Dater: Dater notes there have only been three trades this year. "One of NHL's biggest marketing aspects, for good or bad, was easy trade market. It's been nuked with salary cap." On the Montreal…

Mark Easson