Cataractes Take Memorial Cup, Junior Prospects, Kings-Devils and More

Good morning Hab fans!

The Memorial Cup hosts, the Shawinigan Cataractes, are also the Memorial Cup Champions after a 2-1 overtime win against Dale Hunter's London Knights.

As a result, Habs' prospects Michael Bournival and Morgan Ellis can now stake claim to the most prestigious prize in junior hockey.

With an assist on the game winning goal, Michael Bournival vaulted into fifth in scoring with seven points in six games. Meanwhile, Morgan Ellis assisted on the first Shawinigan goal and was named the game's second star.

First-round selections Jarred Tinordi and Nathan Beaulieu were also part of the tournament.

Brendan Gallagher and Patrick Holland both had strong offensive seasons in the WHL.

With all of that in mind, has this year's performance by Canadiens' prospects made you feel optimistic about the upcoming season?

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Habs Coaching Search, Shawinigan Wins, Guarantee and More

Good morning Hab fans!

Good news for Habs prospects Morgan Ellis and Michael Bournival, as their Shawinigan Cataractes managed to stay alive in the Memorial Cup Tournament thanks to a 6-1 drubbing of the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Now, the underdog hosts are destined to meet with Nathan Beaulieu's Saint John Sea Dogs in the semi-final.

Regardless, with Jarred Tinordi and the London Knights waiting for their eventual opponent, it is certain that at least one top Canadiens prospect will be hoisting the Memorial Cup.

Cool, no?

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Devils Win, Goaltending, Vigneault, Memorial Cup and More

Good morning hockey fans!

Well, that was quite a game last night, wasn't it?

A near three-goal comeback for the New York Rangers ended in a 5-3 loss at the hands of the New Jersey Devils, who are now one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals.

In the game, both goaltenders were uncharacteristically shaky. It is perhaps less of a surprise to see the 40-year old Martin Brodeur lose the plot on occasion, but Henrik Lundqvist allowing four goals on only 16 shots was definitely unusual.

As for Brodeur, he may not be the dominant netminder he once was, but he is still excellent. And, in the playoffs, as long as he can produce four wins per series, it matters little how he plays the rest of the time.

Last night, though, was a bonus. His teammates bailed him out big time.

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