Category: Habs Legends and History

Captain Correction: The improper recording of Montreal Canadiens history

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Jan 1st 2025 | 15 min read |

Research suggests that the official record of Habs leadership isn't quite accurate....

The Graves of the Montreal Canadiens, Part II

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Nov 1st 2024 | 8 min read |

Visiting with more of the key figures in Canadiens history....

The fire that almost extinguished the Canadiens' 70s dynasty before it even began

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Oct 25th 2024 | 7 min read |

“Go help Scotty, he’s in real trouble!” That was the cry from the fourth story window by Floyd Curry, the Montreal Canadiens assista...

Now you 'C' me: A captain's mark

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Oct 16th 2024 | 8 min read |

Imagine a time when the captain of an NHL team didn’t stand out in any specific way from the other players on the ice. This was in fact status q...

The Father, the Son, and the Jersey 7 Ghost

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Aug 4th 2024 | 19 min read |

The story of Howie Morenz Jr....

Shea Weber inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

By Jared Book | Jun 25th 2024 | 1 min read |

Former Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, which was announced on Tuesday. Web...

Johnny Quilty: From Canadiens star to Canadian hero

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Jun 16th 2024 | 15 min read |

In 1941, Johnny Quilty became the first Montreal Canadiens player to win the Calder (not yet Memorial) Trophy as the National Hockey League rookie of ...

Book Review -- Legacy On Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth

By Matt Drake | May 2nd 2024 | 4 min read |

If hockey is truly the fastest game on earth, that moniker can be applied as much to the careers of the players we follow as it is to the gameplay its...

Babe Siebert, Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Apr 5th 2024 | 13 min read |

Babe Siebert doesn't officially appear on the Canadiens' list of coaches, but there's much more to the story....

The Graves of the Montreal Canadiens

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Nov 2nd 2023 | 13 min read |

A gallery of the final resting spots of some of the most historic figures in franchise lore....