Author: Patrik Bexell

European Prospect Report: Adam Engström already showing improvement in key areas

By Patrik Bexell | Sep 18th 2023 | 7 min read |

The European season has started, and it should come as no surprise that Engström is the standout so far....

Mike Matheson will serve as alternate captain this season

By Patrik Bexell | Sep 11th 2023 | 1 min read |

In his second season with the Habs, Mike Matheson is taking on more of a leadership role....

2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Podcast Edition

By Patrik Bexell | Sep 8th 2023 | 8 min read |

Along with the articles we published in the series, we also produced podcasts for each player in the countdown. Those episodes are collected here....

2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: All-Star Team

By Patrik Bexell | Sep 6th 2023 | 3 min read |

With so many good players under the age of 25 in the organization, we decided to take a look at what the future lineup might look like....

2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #7 David Reinbacher

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 24th 2023 | 6 min read |

Introduction With a season for the ages in Switzerland’s National League, David Reinbacher steadily climbed the draft rankings all through the y...

2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #12 Adam Engström

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 17th 2023 | 11 min read |

Introduction Adam Engström stood in the shadows behind teammates Liam Öhgren, Noah Östlund, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, and Calle Odelius in his draft y...

"He is a smart hockey player. That's the best way of describe him": Coach Jörgen Jönsson on Filip Eriksson

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 13th 2023 | 2 min read |

Eyes On The Prize got a few minutes with Växjö Lakers coach Jörgen Jönsson to talk about his young centre and Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Er...

Filip Eriksson's expectations for the 2023-24 season

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 12th 2023 | 4 min read |

The Växjö Lakers’ second practice on the ice is relaxed at first, but as soon as the puck is dropped the players get a different look in their...

Seeing past the strobe glasses: The philosophy of Juraj Slafkovský's summer training

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 6th 2023 | 6 min read |

Juraj Slafkovský’s absence at the Montreal Canadiens’ summer development camp did not go unnoticed. Indeed, it quickly surfaced that the ...

2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #21 Emil Heineman

By Patrik Bexell | Aug 4th 2023 | 8 min read |

Introduction The season started off quite well for Emil Heineman. He got to play good minutes for Leksand in the warm-up games, and with some players ...