Category: Habs Legends and History

Guy Lafleur passes away

By Jared Book | Apr 22nd 2022 | 2 min read |

Guy Lafleur has passed away, the Montreal Canadiens and his family announced on Friday. The entire Montreal Canadiens organization is mourning the los...

The Sick Podcast: Cam Connor and the 1979 goal versus Toronto

By Andrew Zadarnowski | May 21st 2021 | 5 min read |

Cam Connor was the first of five first-round draft picks for the Montreal Canadiens in the 1974 Amateur Draft, being selected ahead of Doug Risebrough...

The Canadiens promoted from within for the first time in a decade

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Feb 25th 2021 | 7 min read |

It should be any organization’s goal to recognize external raw talent, onboard it, and put it in a position to grow and develop successfully within ...

Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 5 — Friendly exhibition? Nyet.

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Dec 16th 2020 | 9 min read |

In September, the Montreal Canadiens marked the 30th anniversary of their one and only trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the Soviet Union. They brough...

Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 4 — Easy prey in Moscow

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Dec 16th 2020 | 6 min read |

In September, the Montreal Canadiens marked the 30th anniversary of their one and only trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the Soviet Union. They brough...

Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 3 — Culture shock

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Dec 14th 2020 | 7 min read |

In September, the Montreal Canadiens marked the 30th anniversary of their one and only trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the Soviet Union. They brough...

Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 2 — Skål from Sweden

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Dec 8th 2020 | 5 min read |

In September, the Montreal Canadiens marked the 30th anniversary of their one and only trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the Soviet Union. They brough...

Larry Carrière quietly leaves the Montreal Canadiens organization

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Nov 26th 2020 | 5 min read |

Larry Carrière has ended his association with the Montreal Canadiens after 10 years, which saw him take on many different roles in the hockey operati...

Montreal Canadiens’ Eurotrip: Part 1 — A team in turmoil

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Nov 4th 2020 | 6 min read |

This past September, the Montreal Canadiens marked the 30th anniversary of their one-and-only trip across the Atlantic ocean to the Soviet Union. They...

Quiz: The Montreal Canadiens’ top feats of futility

By Andrew Zadarnowski | Oct 29th 2020 | 2 min read |

I’ve been accused, on occasion, of being on the Habs’ payroll. Or worse — because it doesn’t directly lead to income — a fanboy who only see...