bertrand raymond Stories - Habs Eyes On The Prize
My Daily Newspaper Reading Routine
As a Montral Canadiens fan, it has always been a priveledge to me to be able to pick up read whatever french Montreal daily's I can get my hands on. Reading them for years has actually helped me maintain my second language quite well, in addition to getting the best and most concise...
Doan Fudge With Frog Media
You might have read all you care to read about the nonsensical Shane Doan controversy, and how out of proportion the entire fiasco got blown into. In the hockey microscope that Canada sometimes sees itself through, the story easily parlays itself into tragic comedy and burlesque routines. The...
Habs New Practice Facility A State Of The Art Endeavor
Transcribed in part from Bertand Raymond, Le Journal de Montreal, May 15, 2007.To take the word of Julien Brisebois, the Montreal Canadiens vice president of hockey operations, the Habs new practice rink and fitness center will become the envy of the league.Gone are the days of...
More News Than You Can Shake A Stick At: September 12, 2007
(Robert L Note: Finally we are into the thick of hockey talk that isn't just print and rumour based. We can now start sinking teeth into the actual blood, sweat, tears and high sticks that games are made up of.I must admit that it is quite the change of pace from the slower trickles of the summer...
"God sure liked me that day" - Claude Ruel
Transcribed from Bertrand Raymond's Le Journal de Montreal column, November 20, 2007Former Canadiens coach, scout, and man for all purposes Claude Ruel was absent from the Bell Centre Monday night, when one of his most gifted students witness the raising of his sweater to the rafters.His name on...
The Habs For Breakfast - 2008-02-24
The Canadiens flat performance in light of a beautiful ceremony homouring Bob Gainey last night might explain why teams do not retire jerseys come playoff time.It reminds me of the line in the song "Who Are You" that goes, "How can I measure up to where you are now, after such a love as...
Mending Appreciation For Koivu
Robert L Note: Apologies for a week long delay in posting this piece. Blame a computer system crash. I had to resort to the old pen and paper method to finish this one up while repairing things on here. I've noticed that since this bit of news broke just about everyone in the hockey bloggosphere...
Roy Guests On L' Antichambre
Patrick Roy, whose jersey will be retired by the Canadiens in a pre - game ceremony on Saturday, will be the quest tonight on RDS's nightly hockey chat, L'Antichambre.Host Alain Crete, along with Michel Bergeron, Jacques Demers, and Bertrand Raymond will be discussing the career achievements of...
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