The Hockey Writers May 30, 2023
Montembeault Deserves a Contract Extension From the Canadiens
While much of the buzz early in the Montreal Canadiens’ offseason is surrounding Cole Caufield’s new contract, general manager Kent Hughes would be wise to handle another piece of important…
The Hockey Writers May 30, 2023
Top 5 Canadiens with Heightened Expectations in 2023-24
Sometimes people can be victims of their own success, like these five Montreal Canadiens facing heightened expectations heading into 2023-24:
A Winning Habit May 29, 2023
What is the Canadiens Biggest Need Heading Into the Off-Season?
The Montreal Canadiens are not perfect. In fact, they’re far from it, which is to be expected from a rebuilding team. This means the Canadiens have areas they must improve in if they want to one day become a cup-contending team. There might be more than one “need,” but typically, there is one area a […] What is the Canadiens Biggest Need Heading Into the Off-Season? - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers May 28, 2023
Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited
In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…
The Hockey Writers May 27, 2023
Top Holes Canadiens Must Address in 2023 Offseason
The Montreal Canadiens are still a few key players away from being truly competitive. These are the positions they need to fill:
The Hockey Writers May 25, 2023
No, Canadiens Won’t Trade Dach to Jets for Dubois
The suggestion the Montreal Canadiens should trade Kirby Dach to the Winnipeg Jets for Pierre-Luc Dubois is ludicrous.
A Winning Habit May 24, 2023
What Should a Cole Caufield Extension with the Canadiens Look Like?
It’s not particularly busy in Montreal right now, regarding the Canadiens at least, so much of the talk around town is centered around Cole Caufield. The Canadiens’ prized goal scorer has just finished his entry-level contract and is in need of a new deal for next season. Both parties are working towards a long-term extension, […] What Should a Cole Caufield Extension with the Canadiens Look Like? - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
A Winning Habit May 23, 2023
Montreal Canadiens: Positional Grades – Forwards
So far, in our attempts to recap the Canadiens 2022-23 season here on A Winning Habit, we’ve handed out positional grades to the goaltenders and defensemen. Now, we will conclude this mini-series by evaluating the forwards. You can read the first two editions here: Positional Grades – Goaltenders Positional Grades – Defensemen As far as […] Montreal Canadiens: Positional Grades – Forwards - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers May 22, 2023
History Says Canadiens Can Still Get Lucky with Panthers Pick
At each possible outcome for the Florida Panthers pick that the Montreal Canadiens own, there have been great players selected in the past.
A Winning Habit May 21, 2023
Should the Canadiens Look to Upgrade the Goaltending Position ASAP?
The Montreal Canadiens are currently in the midst of a rebuild, the first legitimate one the Canadiens have undergone, maybe ever. Naturally, with that comes plenty of roster turnover as more talented players join the fold. Technically speaking, that is true for every position, but I wonder if that actually needs to be the case. […] Should the Canadiens Look to Upgrade the Goaltending Position ASAP? - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers May 20, 2023
Canadiens Must Consider 3 Offseason Options With Mike Hoffman
Apart from securing the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in June, it’s been quiet for the Montreal Canadiens since the regular season ended, which is probably…
The Hockey Writers May 19, 2023
Potential Canadiens Trade Partners for Joel Edmundson
The Montreal Canadiens don’t have room for defenseman Joel Edmundson. The hope is general manager Kent Hughes finds a team that does.
The Hockey Writers May 19, 2023
Canadiens’ Anderson is their Best Asset in Rebuild
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2023 offseason with dozens of options available to them to advance the rebuild. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to carefully consider each one…
A Winning Habit May 16, 2023
The Pros and Cons of a Pierre-Luc Dubois Trade
If rumours alone were enough to land a player on a new team, Pierre-Luc Dubois would be a Montreal Canadien by now. It’s been hammered home, several times, that Dubois would like to end up in Montreal, although never confirmed by Dubois himself (for somewhat obvious reasons). And yet, at least for now, Dubois is […] The Pros and Cons of a Pierre-Luc Dubois Trade - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
A Winning Habit May 15, 2023
Montreal Canadiens – Kaiden Guhle Rookie Report Card
Kaiden Guhle’s rookie season was unfortunately short-lived, not because of his play but rather injuries. When he was on the ice, he showed flashes of brilliance, proving he can be an effective player at the NHL level. Of course, he wasn’t perfect, but what rookie is? What Guhle did show was the ability to play […] Montreal Canadiens – Kaiden Guhle Rookie Report Card - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
