Author: Hadi Kalakeche

Catching The Torch: Tyler Thorpe's improvements & Owen Protz flourishing

By Hadi Kalakeche | Nov 15th 2024 | 5 min read |

Tyler Thorpe and Owen Protz, two of the Montreal Canadiens’ recent 2024 NHL Draft picks, have been gradually growing their game in the CHL....

Across The Border: Michael Hage looks like a star, Jacob Fowler's shutout

By Hadi Kalakeche | Oct 14th 2024 | 7 min read |

Michael Hage is answering a lot of questions in the opening month of the NCAA season....

Video scouting report: Ivan Demidov's game-breaking creativity

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jul 21st 2024 | 2 min read |

A deep dive into the game of the Canadiens' next superstar....

The 2024 Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pyramid

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jul 11th 2024 | 16 min read |

An in-depth look at the current state of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool in tiered pyramid form....

Who should the Canadiens select with the fifth overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft?

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jun 3rd 2024 | 10 min read |

Looking at the forward option that could be available to Montreal on draft day....

What's next for David Reinbacher's development

By Hadi Kalakeche | Mar 26th 2024 | 8 min read |

There’s no denying it: David Reinbacher’s first post-draft season could not have gone worse. His team in the Swiss National League, EHC Kl...

Across The Border: Lane Hutson has another All-Star season, Rhett Pitlick quietly making progress

By Hadi Kalakeche | Mar 19th 2024 | 11 min read |

Evaluating the progress of the prospects playing in the United States this season....

Catching The Torch: Owen Beck taking off in Saginaw, Daniil Sobolev joins Florian Xhekaj in Brantford

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jan 29th 2024 | 8 min read |

Analyzing Owen Beck's hot start with the Saginaw Spirit, how Daniil Sobolev is faring in Brantford, and whether Florian Xhekaj has adapted to his new ...

Catching The Torch: Grading & dissecting the Canadiens prospects' World Juniors performances

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jan 8th 2024 | 9 min read |

Grading the performances of the Habs' top prospects — Filip Mešár, Owen Beck, Lane Hutson, and Jacob Fowler — who represented their nation at th...

Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of December

By Hadi Kalakeche | Jan 1st 2024 | 9 min read |

Two forwards and two goalies were the organization's top players in the final month of 2023....