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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Habs Fire Gauthier, Fallout, Candidates and More
It finally happened.
General Manager Pierre Gauthier was fired yesterday.
Although the man has made some good hockey moves, a point which I have argued before, he also...
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Habs News, Free Tickets, Coaching Changes, Pateryn and More
A lot of great reading in our AM roundup, including an excellent piece by our Frank Dumais on this season's coaching changes.
Otherwise, I will just take the opportunity to remind...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Habs by the Numbers: Have This Year's NHL Coaching Changes Worked?
Hello again Habs Addicts!As we get closer to the end of the season, I was wondering about all of the coaching changes that happened in the NHL this season, and whether they payed off?
So here's a look and some of the details...
Relatively "slow" year in terms of changes
I've taken the time to...
Press Release - Habs Sign Greg Pateryn
CANADIENS SIGN DEFENCEMAN GREG PATERYN TO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (March 28, 2012) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of defenceman Greg Pateryn to a two-year contract (2012-13 and 2013-14). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Pateryn tallied 15 points (2 goals, 13 assists) in 41 games this season with the CCHA’s Michigan Wolverines. The 6’02’’ and 212 lbs defenseman served 65 penalty minutes. He played one game in the 2012 NCAA Frozen Four, presenting a +1 differential and three shots on goal.
A native of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Pateryn, 21, recorded 43 points (6 goals...
MONTREAL (March 28, 2012) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of defenceman Greg Pateryn to a two-year contract (2012-13 and 2013-14). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Pateryn tallied 15 points (2 goals, 13 assists) in 41 games this season with the CCHA’s Michigan Wolverines. The 6’02’’ and 212 lbs defenseman served 65 penalty minutes. He played one game in the 2012 NCAA Frozen Four, presenting a +1 differential and three shots on goal.
A native of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Pateryn, 21, recorded 43 points (6 goals...
Habs/Panthers Post-Game, Nordiques, East Race and More
Unsurprisingly, the Montreal Canadiens gave up a late lead to eventually lose 3-2 in a shootout to the Florida Panthers.
And it really is unsurprising, as Montreal owns the fourth worst win percentage when leading after two periods. Overall, when ahead after the middle frame, their record is 22-3-6.
Regardless, with...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Habs/Panthers, Subban's Shot, Relocation, Roy and More
The Florida Panthers, who are visiting the Bell Centre tonight, could inch closer to locking up the Southeast division with a win.
It feels a bit odd to write that sentence, as the Panthers have been bottom feeders for much of my hockey-following...
Habs by the Numbers: P.K Subban's Accuracy
Hello again HabsAddicts,Just a quick few lines today to elaborate a little on PK Subban's shooting accuracy.
Frequent Comments
One of the comments I hear the most about Pernell Karl is that his big "wind up" has become too predictable.
As much as this is true, I...
One of the comments I hear the most about Pernell Karl is that his big "wind up" has become too predictable.
As much as this is true, I...
Monday, March 26, 2012
Habs News, Roy as Coach?, Quebec City and More
The Canadiens were officially eliminated this weekend, which should really come as a surprise to no one at all.
In fact, Montreal has dipped all the way to 29th overall, as Edmonton wins the tie-breaker there with two more wins.
Meanwhile,...
Panesar and Moustakas: Would Patrick Roy Be a Good Coach for the Habs?
We have a new treat for you this morning. In the spirit of great debates between such names as Burnside and LeBrun, Marek and Wyshinski, we at HabsAddict.com bring you Panesar and Moustakas.
No,...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Press Release - Habs Recall Frédéric St-Denis
Canadiens recall Frédéric St-Denis from the Hamilton Bulldogs
MONTREAL (March 24, 2012) – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that defenseman Frédéric St-Denis has been recalled from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. St-Denis will join the team in Philadelphia and will be available for tonight’s game against the Flyers.
The 26-year old defenseman recorded 28 points (3 goals and 25 assists) in 54 games with the Bulldogs thus far this season. St-Denis scored two of his goals on the powerplay and added 105 shots on goal.
Assigned to the Bulldogs on March 17, the 5’11’’ and 182 lbs defenseman played 10 games with the Canadiens in 2011-12, including his first NHL game...
MONTREAL (March 24, 2012) – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that defenseman Frédéric St-Denis has been recalled from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. St-Denis will join the team in Philadelphia and will be available for tonight’s game against the Flyers.
The 26-year old defenseman recorded 28 points (3 goals and 25 assists) in 54 games with the Bulldogs thus far this season. St-Denis scored two of his goals on the powerplay and added 105 shots on goal.
Assigned to the Bulldogs on March 17, the 5’11’’ and 182 lbs defenseman played 10 games with the Canadiens in 2011-12, including his first NHL game...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Habs/Sens, Playoffs, Draft Record, Keith and More
With Montreal firmly entrenched at 28th overall, there is increasingly less excitement in watching their contests as the season dwindles.
In Ottawa, however, they are certainly making things interesting. Seemingly guaranteed of a playoff...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Habs/Sabres Post-Game, Races, Gorges and More
One has to admire the Buffalo Sabres' resiliency, no?
A few weeks ago, they were left for dead in the Eastern playoff race. Or, as we would say in French, on vendait pas chere la peau des Sabres.
But, after going 7-3-3 in February and 6-2-2 in their last ten games, Buffalo has brought itself back into the...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Habs/Sabres, Roy, Gomez, A Question and More
Quick question for you before I let you move on to your daily reading.
If you were down 0-1 with two minutes left in a game and, suddenly, you found yourself with a 30 second 5-on-3 advantage, would you pull your goaltender?
I...
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Habs News, Three Point Games, Radulov and More
The era of the shootout and three-point games has made it increasingly difficult for teams to move in the standings.
Case in point: Your Montreal Canadiens.
Even though the Habs have picked up points in seven of their last ten...
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Magical Fourth Season: Myth or Reality?
Most of you will ask "what...
