Category: Claude Julien
What's next for the Blue Jackets in post-Torts era?
Seth JonesCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets will take a deliberate approach to hiring a replacement for John Tortorella, who stamped his brand on the franchise over six seasons and carried it to unprecedented success. “I think we’re going to take our time,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said...
Read moreSenators remain Flames' biggest obstacle as Calgary's playoff hopes dwindle
Darryl SutterInstead of keeping pace with every other Canadian team (other than Montreal), who have managed to stockpile points against the Senators, the Flames continue to lose ground against them. It’s evident, at this point, the division’s worst team has cost Calgary its season.
Read moreCan Canucks Use Inspiring Win as a Springboard to Playoffs?
Alexander EdlerProbably not, but after being by ravaged by COVID and missing more than three weeks, Vancouver showed a ton of heart and can use their resilience to at least salvage what has been a miserable season.
Read moreThe Kraken Coach
Bruce Boudreaufrom Stan Fischler of The Fishler Report, Who cares that the soon-to-be 32d NHL team hasn't played a game yet; the Kraken's future is as bright as searchlights on the city's Space Needle. Enthused fans have shown their dedication by flooding the Kraken combine with ticket info and requests...
Read moreDucharme facing tough decisions to spark Canadiens' team speed
Tyler ToffoliTeam speed used to be the Montreal Canadiens' calling card, but it's been severely lacking of late.
Read moreGiordano, Markstrom lead Flames to 4-1 win over Canadiens
Stu KulakMONTREAL (AP) - Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom stopped 26 shots and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 Wednesday night. Noah Hanafin, Josh Leivo and Sean Monahan also scored, and Chris Tanev had two assists. The Flames have won three straight to pull ...
Read moreMailbag: Sharks approach to Deadline, Capitals expansion draft candidates
New York RangersHere is the April 7 edition of the mailbag. Each week, an NHL.com writer will answer your questions asked using #OverTheBoards.
Read moreCanadiens distancing themselves from 2020's failures, growing under Ducharme
Phillip DanaultThe woes of last year are starting to feel like a distant memory. Suddenly, the Canadiens once again look like the team they were built to be, a team that's growing, and that has much to do with interim coach Dominique Ducharme.
Read moreCanadiens defeat Senators for second straight win since pause
Tyler ToffoliOTTAWA -- Brendan Gallagher and Phillip Danault each had a goal and an assist for the Montreal Canadiens in a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
Read moreCanadiens defeat Senators for second straight win since pause
Artturi LehkonenOTTAWA -- Brendan Gallagher and Phillip Danault each had a goal and an assist for the Montreal Canadiens in a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday."We're missing our best goal-scorer," Danault said of Tyler Toffoli, who is out with a lower-body injury.Jake Allen ma...
Read moreCanadiens look rested, sharp as team kicks off taxing stretch drive
Paul ByronRegrettable as the cause might've been, the unexpected opportunity to rest has the Canadiens looking sharp and rested as they head into the stretch drive — which is pivotal, given the 24 games they have headed towards them over the next 42 nights.
Read moreTrade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens
Dominique DucharmeA closer look at the Montreal Canadiens heading into next month's trade deadline.
Read more3 Reasons Canadiens Will Make 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Jake Allen(As long as the Canadiens actually end up reaching the postseason anyway).In effect, as one of the league’s dominant teams in terms of possession at five-on-five, there’s little reason for the Habs or their fans to be overly concerned with their brutal success rate winning games past regulation in t...
Read moreCanadiens' overtime strategy proven unviable in loss to Canucks
Tyler ToffoliIf Friday's loss to the Vancouver Canucks says anything about the Montreal Canadiens' overtime strategy, it's that it's simply not feasible right now.
Read moreCanadiens could give Caufield chance, be quiet at Trade Deadline: GM
Tyler ToffoliThe Montreal Canadiens do not plan to be active before the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline on April 12, though forward prospect Cole Caufield could join them after his NCAA season ends.
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