Category: Jon Merrill
North Notes: Canadiens, Foligno, Hutton, McLeod
Jon MerrillDespite being lauded for his trade deadline moves, Montreal Canadiens general manager finds that his team is struggling, much because of the team’s sudden roster inflexibility. The team has already used up all but one of their post-deadline recalls, bringing up Xavier Ouellet, Alexander Romanov and...
Read moreCOVID Protocol Related Absences: 04/17/21
Joonas DonskoiEach day, the NHL will publicly release the list of players that are unavailable to their respective teams due to being in COVID-19 Protocol. Here is the list for today: Colorado – Bowen Byram, Philipp Grubauer, Joonas Donskoi Edmonton – Dmitry Kulikov Los Angeles – Matt Roy Montreal – Jon Merrill, ...
Read moreCanadiens: Odds That Each Pending UFA Gets a Contract Extension
Eric StaalGeneral manager Marc Bergevin used this past offseason to add to the Montreal Canadiens roster. This year will be quite different as he has several significant pending unrestricted free agents…
Read moreFGD 44: A big time rematch with the Habs (4pm MT, SN West)
Michael FrolikThe Calgary Flames (19-21-3, 41 points) have won three games in a row, upgrading their playoff hopes from “fanciful” to “a possibility.” They can get a little closer to making these dreams a reality when they face the Montreal Canadiens (18-13-9, 45 points) again at Bell Centre in scenic Montreal. T...
Read more3 Young Red Wings to Watch Down the Stretch
Patrik NemethThere were and are a lot of reasons for Detroit Red Wings fans to be buzzing following the trade deadline. General manager Steve Yzerman increased his stash of draft picks,…
Read moreDucharme facing tough decisions to spark Canadiens' team speed
Erik GustafssonTeam speed used to be the Montreal Canadiens' calling card, but it's been severely lacking of late.
Read moreCanadiens win over Maple Leafs important first step in final playoff push
Jonathan DrouinA 4-2 win over the North Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday was a great way to snap a three-game losing streak and an important step in the right direction for the Montreal Canadiens. But, as Jake Allen said after making 23 saves in the win, it was merely the first step.
Read moreCanadiens defeat Maple Leafs, end Campbell winning streak at 11
Nick FolignoMONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens ended Jack Campbell's NHL-record streak of 11 consecutive wins to start a season with a 4-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre on Monday.
Read moreTrade Deadline Summary: North Division
Eric StaalThe NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. A relatively slow day ended with a late burst, as many teams jumped into the mix at the last minute. How do you think your team did? Share your deadline grades in the comments for teams in the North Division. Calgary Flames Status: Neutral In – F…
Read moreTrade Deadline Summary: Central Division
Jon MerrillThe NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. A relatively slow day ended with a late burst, as many teams jumped into the mix at the last minute. How do you think your team did? Share your deadline grades in the comments for teams in the Central Division. Carolina Hurricanes Status: Buyer In – F…
Read moreNHL Trade Buzz: Kings deciding whether to sign or deal Iafallo
Jack CampbellWelcome to the NHL Trade Buzz. There is one day remaining until the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET; Monday). Here's a look around the League at the latest deadline doings:
Read moreNHL Trade Buzz: Kings deciding whether to sign or deal Iafallo
Washington CapitalsWelcome to the NHL Trade Buzz. There is one day remaining until the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET; Monday). Here's a look around the League at the latest deadline doings:
Read moreArvidsson hat trick powers Predators against Red Wings
Jeff BlashillDETROIT -- Viktor Arvidsson scored a hat trick on his 28th birthday, and the Nashville Predators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 7-1 at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.
Read moreArvidsson hat trick powers Predators against Red Wings
Nick CousinsDETROIT -- Viktor Arvidsson scored a hat trick on his 28th birthday, and the Nashville Predators won 7-1 against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.Mikael Granlund made it 4-1 at 7:05 of the third period, scoring for a fifth straight game against the Red Wings, and Arvidsson i...
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