NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year contract extension worth $2,250,000. This new contract carries him through the 2020-21 season and carries a $750,000 per year cap hit. His current contract was set to expire at the end of this season, which would have made him a restricted free agent. […] READ MORE
Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Power Play with Ben and Colton. Join Ben Kerr and Colton Praill each week as they take a look at the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. Marc-Andre Fleury, Alexandre Burrows, Al Montoya, and Mike Zigomanis Go On […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to trade goaltender Al Montoya to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft. The team broke the news via their official Twitter account following their 2-1 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Canadiens traded goaltender Al Montoya to […] READ MORE
In Montreal Canadiens news, the Habs are out of a playoff spot with American Thanksgiving just around the corner. They lost all three games last week at home and did not look good. While it is still technically possible that this team could limp into the playoffs, it seems unlikely. Dark days have descended in Montreal. Montreal […] READ MORE
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has not played since being injured in a November 2nd game against the Minnesota Wild. Carey Price Not Practicing While he returned to practice last week, Price is again off the ice today. Apparently, his recovery is going slower than expected. However, general manager Marc Bergevin re-iterated today that it was a […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens have won seven of the last ten games, and three of four in the last week. Their recent success is due, in part, to the play of Charlie Lindgren. The Habs have been without Carey Price since their loss to Minnesota on November 2. Adding to their woes, on Saturday, the Canadiens announced that Al […] READ MORE
After a slow start to the season, the Canadiens are winning more than they are losing, both at home and on the road. They are scoring goals and relying on their goaltending depth to outlast teams. Montreal Canadiens News and Notes November 6 Scores and News The Montreal Canadiens had a great game to start […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens have improved their play over the past five games. Defensively, new pairings are starting to take shape. Offensively, the team has scored 21 goals in their last five games. Despite these improvements, the Canadiens goaltending has been among the league’s worse to start the season. Montreal Canadiens Goaltending Among League’s Worst After 13 games this […] READ MORE
The Last Word on Habs Podcast is brought to you by the Last Word on Sports Network. Co-hosted by the LWOH Montreal Canadiens team managers Connor Lapalme and Johannes Wheeldon, it is a weekly look at the Habs and features guests from the Last Word on Sports community. Join us for smart takes, controversial opinions, […] READ MORE
