Tag Archives: BOB GAINEY

DANNY BRIERE? THANKS, BUT NO THANKS #HABS

Posted on June 23, 2013 by ahefter

So, Danny Briere is now up for grabs, after being bought out this week by the Philadelphia Flyers. Would you like to see him in a Canadiens uniform? Thanks…but no thanks. It was six years ago, almost to the day, that … Continue reading →

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR LARAQUE

Posted on June 11, 2012 by ahefter

Georges Laraque is eyeing a comeback in the NHL. “You never know, it could even be Montreal,” said the former Hab. “Gainey’s gone, Gauthier’s gone.” “It’s a matter of going to the right team. I have no idea where it … Continue reading →

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BOB GAINEY’S LEGACY AS GM OF THE HABS

Posted on February 11, 2012 by ahefter

The Leafs will retire Mats Sundin’s number 13 jersey prior to tonight’s game in Toronto against the Canadiens. Remember when Bob Gainey tried to convince Sundin to sign in Montreal after his days in Toronto were over? That got me … Continue reading →

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LECAVALIER’S SUMMER OF DISCONTENT

Posted on June 15, 2009 by ahefter

Seems no matter where Vincent Lecavalier goes, he can’t escape the rumours and reports that link him to the Montreal Canadiens. And it’s clear the Montreal-area native is growing tired of it all. Lecavalier was in Montreal today for a … Continue reading →

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GAINEY GETS HIS MAN

Posted on June 3, 2009 by ahefter

“What was Gainey’s rush?!?!” “Boring, defensive hockey comes to the Montreal Canadiens!!!” “The guy has as much personality as a wet noodle.” …and so it goes.  Just some of the reaction to this week’s hiring of Jacques Martin by the … Continue reading →

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HABS THROUGH CARBO’S EYES

Posted on March 19, 2009 by ahefter

Guy Carbonneau says he never saw it coming. Just about everyone else, however, did. Carbonneau spoke to the media yesterday for the first time since being fired Mar. 9, in the hours after a Canadiens’ 3-1 over the Dallas Stars … Continue reading →

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HABS DON’T HAVE TO GO FAR FOR LATEST ACQUISITION

Posted on February 28, 2009 by ahefter

Some 24 hours after dispatching the popular Steve Begin to Dallas, Canadiens GM Bob Gainey found that depth centreman he was looking for. And he didn’t have to go far, to get him. After the Habs arrived in Philadephia for last night’s … Continue reading →

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STEVE BEGIN TO DALLAS VIA PHILADELPHIA

Posted on February 27, 2009 by ahefter

When Steve Begin took to the ice this morning at the Habs’  practice facility in Suburban Brossard, he was still a member of the Montreal Canadiens. When Steve Begin boarded the team charter for Philadelphia and tomorrow night’s game against … Continue reading →

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KOVALEV SHINES IN SPOTLIGHT

Posted on February 22, 2009 by ahefter

Did you expect anything less from Alex Kovalev? With the spotlight on number 27,  for all the wrong reasons, Kovalev returned to action yesterday, scored a goal and added two assists, to help power the Canadiens to a 5-3 win … Continue reading →

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HABS’ CENTENNIAL SEASON HANGS IN BALANCE

Posted on February 21, 2009 by ahefter

Some celebration. The Montreal Canadiens’ Centennial Season is turning into a non-stop nightmare, both on and off the ice. The action on the ice took a back seat, earlier this week, as a result of the unusual move by General Manager … Continue reading →

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