NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced the hiring of women’s hockey legend Marie-Philip Poulin. Poulin is joining the Habs front office as a player development consultant. Congratulations to Marie-Philip Poulin (@pou29) and best of luck in your new role! 🙌 Details: https://t.co/C4ZjDtjvq8 pic.twitter.com/yZrFNF7RUr — NHL (@NHL) June 7, 2022 Habs Hire Marie-Philip Poulin […] READ MORE
After an improbable Stanley Cup run, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves in the basement of the NHL this past season. Sporting a brutal record of 8-30-7, after 46 games, management knew they had to make a change. So, recently extended Dominique Ducharme was relieved of his duties and Martin St. Louis was hired on an […] READ MORE
One of the virtues (if that) of finishing last overall is to have a rough idea of where the team will be picking with their first selection. Thanks to the NHL draft lottery, the team that finishes last, while not guaranteed the first overall selection, can slip no further than third overall. This is the […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Riley Kidney to a three-year entry-level contract the team announced Wednesday. The contract carried a cap hit of $859,167 with a total value of $2.775M. The deal runs from 2022-23 to 2024-25 however can slide if Kidney does not play in 10 NHL games. The Canadiens have agreed to terms […] READ MORE
It’s not a bold statement to say the Montreal Canadiens have had a terrible year. After a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final last year, the Habs had some expectations entering the 2021-22 season. While most thought they would be competing for a playoff spot, nobody was expecting them to completely bottom out and […] READ MORE
It has been a busy few days for the Montreal Canadiens. First, Scott Mellanby resigned as the Assistant General Manager of the team on November 27th. The following day, the hammer fell. Owner Geoff Molson announced the firing of GM Marc Bergevin, Assistant General Manager Trevor Timmins and senior vice president Paul Wilson. He also […] READ MORE
The Last Word on Habs Pod is brought to you by the Last Word on Sports Network. Co-hosted by the LWOH Montreal Canadiens team manager Connor Lapalme and Johannes Wheeldon, it is a weekly look at the Habs and features guests from the Last Word on Sports community and others. Join us for smart takes, controversial opinions, and news you […] READ MORE
The Last Word on Habs Pod is brought to you by the Last Word on Sports Network. Co-hosted by the LWOH Montreal Canadiens team manager Connor Lapalme and Johannes Wheeldon, it is a weekly look at the Habs and features guests from the Last Word on Sports community and others. Join us for smart takes, controversial opinions, and news you […] READ MORE
The Last Word on Habs Pod is brought to you by the Last Word on Sports Network. Co-hosted by the LWOH Montreal Canadiens team manager Connor Lapalme and Johannes Wheeldon, it is a weekly look at the Habs and features guests from the Last Word on Sports community and others. Join us for smart takes, controversial opinions, and news you […] READ MORE
Connor is currently a Technical Writer in Montreal. An opinionated sports fan, he loves to debate and talk about all sports, but especially the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Steelers.