Canadiens still fall short of 2007-08 team’s firepower – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest news, analysis and more

There’s a lot more nuance to it, but in a way it boils down to a Montreal Canadiens fan referendum between Alexei Kovalev and Nick Suzuki. Alexei Kovalev on the 2007-2008 Montreal Canadiens Under normal circumstances there would be little reason to compare the two. While Suzuki is clearly leading the Habs as captain right […]

New faces added as Team Canada officially announces its Olympic roster

Team Canada announced its 25-man roster Wednesday afternoon and provided some answers to questions that have surrounded the team for months. The team included several expected attackers and defenders. The big questions lay in the goal. Would the questionable play of the expected starters be overlooked? Related: Several Team Canada and USA selections seemingly out […]

NHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Kraken, Lightning, Canucks and more

Charlie Roumeliotis: Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar and Jason Dickinson were not in the lineup last night. Evan Rawal: Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said forward Valeri Nichushkin was still being evaluated but will miss some time. “They need to get footage today and all that stuff, so it’s definitely a concern. He’s not here […]

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Leafs, Canucks and Golden Knights

Andreas Fantucchio: Boston Bruins forward John Beecher (upper body) was at practice yesterday. Forward Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) was not on the ice. Connor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm on Casey Mittelstadt: “He’s week to week, but I think he’s doing better than we expected. So hopefully we can get him on the ice […]

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Leafs, Canucks and Golden Knights

Andreas Fantucchio: Boston Bruins forward John Beecher (upper body) was at practice yesterday. Forward Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) was not on the ice. Connor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm on Casey Mittelstadt: “He’s week to week, but I think he’s doing better than we expected. So hopefully we can get him on the ice […]