Author: Justin Blades

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 26

By Justin Blades | Apr 26th 2024 | 4 min read |

Another Eastern Conference team aims for a 3-0 lead, while the more competitive Western Conference slate will untie three series....

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 25

By Justin Blades | Apr 25th 2024 | 2 min read |

As the Western Conference teams need an extra day to travel, only two early games are on the schedule tonight....

Thursday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský outperforming draft-year projections

By Justin Blades | Apr 25th 2024 | 4 min read |

In today's links, Slafkovský's changing outlook, David Reinbacher's interesting season, Cole Caufield officially named to Team USA, PWHL Montreal cli...

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 24

By Justin Blades | Apr 24th 2024 | 3 min read |

The schedule lightens as teams travel to new cities, but there are three entertaining matches on the docket on Wednesday night....

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 23

By Justin Blades | Apr 23rd 2024 | 4 min read |

Four road teams try to even up their series on day four of the NHL Playoffs....

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield keeping open mind about 2024-25 lineup

By Justin Blades | Apr 23rd 2024 | 3 min read |

In today's links, the top line enjoyed a great deal of success, but the wingers would understand if there is a better alignment with Kirby Dach back, ...

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 22

By Justin Blades | Apr 22nd 2024 | 4 min read |

The final two series get under way, while the Maple Leafs and Islanders attempt to avoid 0-2 holes....

Monday Habs Headlines: Laval Rocket's hopes for better 2024-25 start with improved Jakub Dobeš

By Justin Blades | Apr 22nd 2024 | 2 min read |

In today's links, the Laval Rocket will have to balance winning with development but that will be easier with progress made by Jakub Dobes and Logan M...

Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 21

By Justin Blades | Apr 21st 2024 | 3 min read |

The post-season gets its first four-game day on Sunday....

Sunday Habs Headlines: Jake Evans wants to be in Montreal "for the long term"

By Justin Blades | Apr 21st 2024 | 3 min read |

In today's links, Evans would like a contract extension, Juraj Slafkovský and Kaiden Guhle could get theirs soon, Martin St-Louis is more than a coac...