Features
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Where does Carey Price rank among the Canadiens’ goaltending greats?
He’s undoubtedly the greatest modern goalie, but how does Carey Price stack up to those from other eras?
Whatever it takes: How Jake Evans went from 207th overall to the NHL
The seventh-round pick transformed his game to become a key member of the Montreal Canadiens.
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“We ran out of magic”: A look back at the 2010 Canadiens-Flyers series and beyond
The third and final instalment of an oral history on the Montreal Canadiens’ most improbable playoff run of the 21st century.
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Oral history of the Montreal Canadiens’ 2010 playoff run
Michael Cammalleri, Tomas Plekanec, and many other players on both sides of the ice provide a retrospective of one of the most captivating runs in recent Habs history.
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“What is going on in Pennsylvania?”: Cammalleri, Plekanec, and other Habs relive 2010 Penguins series
The second part of an oral history on the Montreal Canadiens’ most improbable playoff run of the 21st century.
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Six-year review: Reassessing the Canadiens’ 2014 NHL Draft class
There was plenty to be excited about in 2014, but Nikita Scherbak’s inability to claim a roster spot set the trend for that year’s prospects.
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Three-year review: Reassessing the Canadiens’ 2017 NHL Draft class
After several seasons of development, we check back in with the prospects selected in 2017.
How diminutive scorers found NHL success, and what Caufield needs to do to follow them
The NHL is home to several small offensive stars, each of whom have developed certain abilities to overcome their stature. There are many lessons to be applied to Caufield’s development.
Cayden Primeau on blocking out the noise, his year in Nebraska, and learning from a Dutch extreme athlete
The rookie’s poise and maturity has made an impression on teammates in both Laval and Montreal.
‘His work ethic is off the chart’: Joe Cox is making the most of his opportunity
The Rocket forward has earned praise in his first full AHL season.
What Montreal can learn from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s offensive game
Investigating better strategies the Canadiens can use to score more goals.
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2019 Canadiens Top 25 Under 25
Ranking the young players in the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Rocket tryout goalie Connor LaCouvee takes it one game at a time
The B.C. native is a perfect 3-0-0 for Laval since signing a PTO in December.
How Finland became a hockey superpower
Some people were surprised when three Finns were selected in the top five of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. With a new player-development strategy now yielding results, that success is about to become commonplace.
‘I want to play’: Victor Mete looks to recharge with Rocket
The young defenceman is looking to make an impact with the Laval Rocket.
Alexandre Alain starting to feel “more comfortable” with Rocket
The 21-year-old forward is making his presence felt in Laval.
Book Review: The Hall provides a look at the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame
The great and in-depth story of hockey’s hallowed museum
Guy Lafleur and the 10-Year Contract: Part 5 — Fading star
Popular sentiment in Montreal begins to turn against Lafleur during his latest contractual squabble.
Guy Lafleur and the 10-Year Contract: Part IV — Cheating Death and Taxes
Lafleur’s lifestyle almost ends up costing him his life while the government ends up costing him where it hurts.
Guy Lafleur and the 10-Year Contract: Part III — L’Affaire Lafleur
In 1978, tensions reach their boiling point.
Guy Lafleur and the 10-Year Contract: Part II — Montréal Malgré Lui
Lafleur chose long-term stability, but it created nothing but long-term conflict.
Guy Lafleur and the 10-Year Contract: Part I — How it came to be
The battle between Quebec City and Montreal for the superstar’s services started in Junior and led to a massive NHL contract.
The leagues of Europe and their relative competitiveness: The 2018 rankings
Revisiting the initial rankings from 2015, with a few different analyses to find the top teams as well.
EOTP Site of the Week: CapFriendly has all your salary cap needs
Understanding made easy in the complicated world of the NHL CBA.
Site of the Week: Elite Prospects is our go-to source for prospect information
Elite Prospects in an invaluable resource for the NHL Draft, free agency, and international competition.
From contender to juggernaut: The Montreal Canadiens’ Summer of ‘55
Coming close but failing to hoist the Stanley Cup year after year, some key changes turned the Canadiens into a dynasty.
The Last Nordique
The story of the final active player whose pro hockey roots can be traced to the Quebec Nordiques.
Charline Labonté’s unconventional path to greatness
Her road to Olympic stardom was one we may never see again.
David Ling and the Fountain of Youth
Twenty years after playing for the Montreal Canadiens, the Brampton Beast forward is still contributing.
Habs at the World Cup of Hockey
An overview of #Habs players at the World Cup, and their previous international success
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2016 Habs Top 25 Under 25
A story stream for the entire 2016 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25 prospect series
How I became a Habs fan - without realizing it
Stumbling upon the best goalie in the world was the first step to reigniting my love of hockey.