Author: Julian McKenzie

Grading the Canadiens prospects’ World Junior Championship performances

By Julian McKenzie | Jan 4th 2021 | 4 min read |

Canadiens fans can come away encouraged with the play of their team’s prospects at this year’s World Junior Championship in Edmonton. All three of...

What to expect from Montreal Canadiens prospects at the World Junior Hockey Championship

By Julian McKenzie | Dec 17th 2020 | 4 min read |

It’s a tradition unlike any other to watch young hockey hopefuls play for a gold medal and national pride throughout the Christmas holidays, but thi...

2020 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #6 Cayden Primeau

By Julian McKenzie | Nov 25th 2020 | 6 min read |

The Montreal Canadiens intend to get the most out of Cayden Primeau, a 2017 seventh-round draft choice who is poised to be the future of the team in g...

2020 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #11 Cale Fleury

By Julian McKenzie | Nov 19th 2020 | 7 min read |

Since being taken 87th overall in 2017, Cale Fleury has risen up the Montreal Canadiens’ depth chart—and our own Top 25 Under 25. The 22 year old ...

2020 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #17 Lukas Vejdemo

By Julian McKenzie | Nov 12th 2020 | 7 min read |

Since being selected as an over-ager by the Montreal Canadiens in 2015, Lukas Vejdemo had always been seen as a long-term project. He needed more time...

2020 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #22 Michael McNiven

By Julian McKenzie | Nov 9th 2020 | 6 min read |

Michael McNiven will have at least one more chance to prove his worth as a pro goalie in the Montreal Canadiens system after accepting his one-year qu...

In justifying his team’s record on Quebec players, Trevor Timmins undermined his own work

By Julian McKenzie | Oct 8th 2020 | 4 min read |

The dust has settled from the Montreal Canadiens’ most recent NHL Entry Draft, held online due to concerns over the coronavirus. A familiar criticis...

The Canadiens traded Max Domi because the fit was no longer there

By Julian McKenzie | Oct 6th 2020 | 3 min read |

This is why Max Domi had to go. Simply put, the Montreal Canadiens feel they’re in a position of strength at the centre position. And so, on the eve...

Is Brandon Saad worth taking a flyer on for the Canadiens?

By Julian McKenzie | Sep 17th 2020 | 3 min read |

In the silly season we call the off-season, many hockey fans consume any semblance of a rumour that comes their way. Montreal Canadiens fans are no ex...

Is Phillip Danault right to ask for a bigger role with the Canadiens?

By Julian McKenzie | Sep 12th 2020 | 3 min read |

If you’re accustomed to living life in a penthouse, it’s hard to swallow being told your future will be in the basement. It could be the life Phil...