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I’M NOT BUYING WHAT THE #HABS TOMAS PLEKANEC IS SELLING

Posted on May 9, 2014 by ahefter

Sorry, Tomas. I’m not buying it. And, I’m willing to bet, neither are you. It was a travel day for the Canadiens, and prior to departure, a handful of Habs’ players were made available to the media following last night’s … Continue reading →

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BRUINS TAKE PAGE OUT OF DAFT PUNK’S PLAYBOOK

Posted on May 9, 2014 by ahefter

The Montreal Canadiens deserved better on this night. That, and $3.25, will get you a cup of coffee. On a night when the Canadiens could have taken a stranglehold 3-1 series lead on the Boston Bruins, they watched helplessly as … Continue reading →

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YOUNGSTERS IMPRESS IN #HABS PRE-SEASON OPENER

Posted on September 16, 2013 by ahefter

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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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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#HABS ‘BACK OF THE BUS’: BERGEVIN

Posted on June 20, 2013 by ahefter

Montreal Canadiens’ General Manager Marc Bergevin says the Canadiens are at “the back of the bus” as a result of where they sit heading into the NHL Entry Draft June 30 in New Jersey. At least where the first round … Continue reading →

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NORRIS TROPHY WILL COST #HABS $$$

Posted on June 17, 2013 by ahefter

Some 24 hours ago, PK Subban was named winner of the Norris Trophy as the top defenceman in the NHL. That’s wonderful news for Subban — and his wallet. Here’s my take on the situation the Canadiens now find themselves … Continue reading →

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#HABS DRAFT PROSPECT HAS BLEU-BLANC-ROUGE IN HIS GENES

Posted on June 6, 2013 by ahefter

Anthony Mantha would love nothing more than to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. And the Longueuil native took what “could” be the first step today, when he joined 55 other draft prospects at the Canadiens’ combine at the Bell Sports Complex … Continue reading →

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Ryder to ride off into the #Habs sunset

Posted on May 31, 2013 by ahefter

Michael Ryder fans in this town won’t be happy with this latest bit of news. Ryder’s agent has informed JF Chaumont of the Journal de Montreal that his client is not part of Marc Bergevin’s plans. No surprise, if you … Continue reading →

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No surgery on Price’s knee; Eller symptom free

Posted on May 11, 2013 by ahefter

Carey Price said he knew he was in trouble. Price suffered a second-degree MCL sprain when he went down on Ottawa’s late game-tieing in game four against the Senators. He tried to skate it off and make the save at … Continue reading →

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HABS DOWN BUT NOT OUT

Posted on May 8, 2013 by ahefter

My good friend and CJAD colleague Rick Moffat appears ready to see the 2012-13 edition ride off into the sunset: a job well done, by virtue of the fact that they made the playoffs. What a load of horse-poop. First … Continue reading →

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