With the NHL season over the and free agency period open, it is time to evaluate the Nashville Predators offseason, current roster, and prospects. READ MORE
Examining the Nashville Predators Off-season, Roster, and Prospects
Tag: Alexei Emelin
Looking into the Depth of the Montreal Canadiens Blue-Line
The subtraction of goaltender Carey Price from the line-up was the single-biggest factor to why the team lost its mojo during the 2015-16 regular season, but one aspect of the team that showcased its strength was the depth of the Montreal Canadiens blue-line. It’s not easy getting by with one of your top-four defensemen sustaining significant injuries and […] READ MORE
World Cup of Hockey: Team Russia Roster Revealed
The 2016 World Cup of Hockey will take place in Toronto, Ontario at Air Canada Centre as a pre-season clash of the nations. Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Finland, Team Sweden, Team USA, Team Europe, Team North America, and Team Russia will duke it out for international supremacy. Just announced, the Russians will have […] READ MORE
Jeff Petry locked Down, Now Who Leaves Montreal?
Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin was wheeling and dealing by June 1st, getting Jeff Petry signed to a six-year deal worth $33 million, which works out to $5.5 million a year. We’ll be taking a look at Petry’s contract, his play, and if it’s deserving. The 27-year-old will be 33 when the contract expires on July 1st […] READ MORE
Fantasy Hockey: Waiver Wire Pickups – Week of Nov. 3
The good news from last week was that there weren’t as many high-profile injuries as there were two weeks ago. Additionally, we’ve had a few big name guys (e.g. Kopitar, Callahan) come back from injuries in the last couple of days. We’re now a month into the NHL season and either three or four weeks […] READ MORE
Canucks Right Wing Alex Burrows Suspended Three Games
Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows has been suspended three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for his illegal hit to the head of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin. In a game between the two teams Thursday night, Burrows initiated the questionable check on Emelin at 8:28 of the second period. Although there was […] READ MORE
Habs Drewiske takes ice for the first time since surgery
January 8 marks the first day that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Davis Drewiske took the ice after being off since the end of August. Before starting off, for those who don’t know who Drewiske is here is a bit of information. Drewiske was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in return for a fifth round pick for […] READ MORE
Toronto Vs Montreal; Difference between Opening Night and Saturday
Lets take a look at differences between the first game of the season, and Saturday’s game between the Leafs and Habs. The first difference is that in game one, both teams started with 0 points as it was the first game. Now both teams are in a race for the top spot. The Toronto Maple […] READ MORE
Habs Season Review: Pros and Cons
After playing 20 games thus far in the 2013-14 season, Montreal sits fifth place in the Atlantic Division. This isn’t exactly a stellar start to a season but there is definitely some positives to take away from their game, despite some of the end results. Certain players have really proved to the Habs brass that […] READ MORE
Emelin, Prust Return to Lineup, Give Canadiens Much Needed Boost
The Montreal Canadiens are set to welcome back two of their tough guys back into the lineup. With the Habs preparing to play the Blue Jackets and Rangers in back-to-back games, Montreal will be thankful that tough guys Alexei Emelin and Brandon Prust are healthy and expected to start Saturday’s home contest against the surging […] READ MORE
