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YOUNGSTERS IMPRESS IN #HABS PRE-SEASON OPENER


Michael McCarron (pictured) and Michael Bournival picked up two points apiece and were among the youngsters to raise eyebrows as the Canadiens took to the ice at the Bell Centre in their pre-season opener. Bournival had a pair of goals … Continue reading

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WHAT NEXT FOR HABS?


Now that the giddiness of the all-star break is behind us, it’s time for the Montreal Canadiens to get back down to business. It starts with a 2 p.m. skate at Brossard on Monday, followed by the arrival of the … Continue reading

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POULIOT PAYS PRICE


Three games into the regular season, and Canadiens’ head coach Jacques Martin is already playing musical chairs as a way to kick-start forward Benoit Pouliot. Truth be told, The Coach should also pull a couple of chairs for Pouliot’s linemates, … Continue reading

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KOVALEV THREADS NEEDLE FOR WINNER IN O.T.


Alex Kovalev always predicted that, when the goals started coming, they would start coming in bunches. He was right. Kovalev scored his third in three games, this one the winner in overtime, to lead the Canadiens to a 4-3 victory … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NUMBER 20


One day after “Plan A” announced his signing with the Vancouver Canucks, Bob Gainey’s “Plan B” celebrated a birthday; his first as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Plan A was Mats Sundin. You remember Mats Sundin, right? The guy … Continue reading

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BEGIN MAKES THE MOST OF HIS MINUTES


Let the record show that Andrei Kostitsyn was the first star in Montreal’s 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night at the Bell Centre. And for good reason. Kostitsyn, who has been struggling to find his game after having … Continue reading

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CANADIENS EMBARRASSED YET AGAIN


Matt D’Agostini? Sure, why not. While you’re at it, how about Max Pacioretty, Ben Maxwell, Ryan White, Gregory Stewart, and Yannick Weber. And throw in Brock Trotter, Chad Anderson, Alex Henry and Yanick Lehoux. Let’s not forget Mike Glumac. Hey, … Continue reading

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HABS FLAT IN SEASON OPENER


After opening the pre-season with six games in seven nights, the Montreal Canadiens had to wait a full five days before having the opportunity to finally take to the ice last night in their regular-season opener in Buffalo against the … Continue reading

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