Jack Todd
@jacktodd.bsky.social
Sports columnist covering the Montreal Canadiens since 1994.
Leftist since before you were born.
Leftist since before you were born.
About that goalie problem the Habs thought they had solved.
Right now it looks like 3 goalies and no solutions - but when you're getting outshot 32-12...
Right now it looks like 3 goalies and no solutions - but when you're getting outshot 32-12...
January 18, 2026 at 2:47 AM
About that goalie problem the Habs thought they had solved.
Right now it looks like 3 goalies and no solutions - but when you're getting outshot 32-12...
Right now it looks like 3 goalies and no solutions - but when you're getting outshot 32-12...
It's playoff OT. Let 'em play.
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 AM
It's playoff OT. Let 'em play.
Between the Bills game and the Habs game I'm beginning to think that maybe sports should just do away with referees.
January 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Between the Bills game and the Habs game I'm beginning to think that maybe sports should just do away with referees.
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The nightmare so many are living: Ignorant, sadistic, masked thugs barking arbitrary commands just because they can. God bless the Minnesotans et al who are standing up against this Fascism.
How much more in your face can it be?
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
January 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The nightmare so many are living: Ignorant, sadistic, masked thugs barking arbitrary commands just because they can. God bless the Minnesotans et al who are standing up against this Fascism.
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This is actually the really simple story of the collapse of American democracy. You can explain America’s constitutional collapse in a single coherent sentence:
The Founders assumed that Members of Congress would jealously and zealously guard the powers and prerogatives of their branch of government against the grasping of an overweening Executive, and instead we got this supine GOP majority that yearns to lick the boot.
I would like to think the Mad King proclaiming “I will continue to illegally raise taxes on the American people until the NATO alliance collapses” would be the type of statement to cause Congress to act, but I’m not sure there’s any red line the GOP Congress has anymore.
January 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This is actually the really simple story of the collapse of American democracy. You can explain America’s constitutional collapse in a single coherent sentence:
Imagine the gamblers cranking up on that one.
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Imagine the gamblers cranking up on that one.
Yes. Those damned overfed "insiders" on TSN too. Which of them broke the London sexual assault story? None of the above. Gutless, overpaid megaphones for the league and NHLPA.
January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Yes. Those damned overfed "insiders" on TSN too. Which of them broke the London sexual assault story? None of the above. Gutless, overpaid megaphones for the league and NHLPA.
Well he does fund a HUGE number of violent and stupid masked thugs going around the country beating, kidnapping, robbing, gassing and murdering innocent civilians. That's a program, right?
January 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Well he does fund a HUGE number of violent and stupid masked thugs going around the country beating, kidnapping, robbing, gassing and murdering innocent civilians. That's a program, right?
Yes. That part is discouraging.
Though I am shocked how many Republican pols spoke out on Greenland. Perhaps a sign they've had enough bowing to him
Though I am shocked how many Republican pols spoke out on Greenland. Perhaps a sign they've had enough bowing to him
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Yes. That part is discouraging.
Though I am shocked how many Republican pols spoke out on Greenland. Perhaps a sign they've had enough bowing to him
Though I am shocked how many Republican pols spoke out on Greenland. Perhaps a sign they've had enough bowing to him
Two words: "Fox News"
Plus the right was very disciplined and very sneaky. They did away with campaign finance rules so billionaires could buy politicians. They packed the Supreme Court. They undermined public education so they could exploit uneducated voters.
It was deliberate, not an accident.
Plus the right was very disciplined and very sneaky. They did away with campaign finance rules so billionaires could buy politicians. They packed the Supreme Court. They undermined public education so they could exploit uneducated voters.
It was deliberate, not an accident.
January 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Two words: "Fox News"
Plus the right was very disciplined and very sneaky. They did away with campaign finance rules so billionaires could buy politicians. They packed the Supreme Court. They undermined public education so they could exploit uneducated voters.
It was deliberate, not an accident.
Plus the right was very disciplined and very sneaky. They did away with campaign finance rules so billionaires could buy politicians. They packed the Supreme Court. They undermined public education so they could exploit uneducated voters.
It was deliberate, not an accident.
Horrific thought. And most of them are cheering for ICE. This cannot be fixed without blowing it up and starting over.
January 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Horrific thought. And most of them are cheering for ICE. This cannot be fixed without blowing it up and starting over.
I just can't. I can't. The people who back him are such godawful racist, hateful jackasses that it's hard to believe they even exist.
apnews.com/article/poll... Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, his work on the economy hasn’t lived up to the expectations of many people in his own party.
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I just can't. I can't. The people who back him are such godawful racist, hateful jackasses that it's hard to believe they even exist.
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"David Dryer, one of the special effects supervisors, worked with black-and-white prints of most scenes in the film for one reason or another, and he almost wishes the film could be released in black-and-white. He thinks it seems to have even more depth and style in black-and-white."
January 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
"David Dryer, one of the special effects supervisors, worked with black-and-white prints of most scenes in the film for one reason or another, and he almost wishes the film could be released in black-and-white. He thinks it seems to have even more depth and style in black-and-white."
Ha! Thanks Patrick.
Honestly in 2003, the Habs could have done better with a dartboard. There were so many great players on that board it was hard to miss - but Timmins found a way.
Honestly in 2003, the Habs could have done better with a dartboard. There were so many great players on that board it was hard to miss - but Timmins found a way.
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ha! Thanks Patrick.
Honestly in 2003, the Habs could have done better with a dartboard. There were so many great players on that board it was hard to miss - but Timmins found a way.
Honestly in 2003, the Habs could have done better with a dartboard. There were so many great players on that board it was hard to miss - but Timmins found a way.
Yes well... he gave his hockey people what they said they needed. His mistake was trusting the wrong hockey people.
Fortunately, Molson learned on the job. Most owners don't.
Fortunately, Molson learned on the job. Most owners don't.
January 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Yes well... he gave his hockey people what they said they needed. His mistake was trusting the wrong hockey people.
Fortunately, Molson learned on the job. Most owners don't.
Fortunately, Molson learned on the job. Most owners don't.
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Omg, I laughed so hard. Needed that this morning. 😂
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January 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Omg, I laughed so hard. Needed that this morning. 😂
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My column:
After two decades of Trevor Timmins imposed mediocrity, the Canadiens are showing that it is indeed possible to find draft gems in unusual places.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
After two decades of Trevor Timmins imposed mediocrity, the Canadiens are showing that it is indeed possible to find draft gems in unusual places.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Todd: Canadiens get it right after two decades of draft disasters
In four drafts run by Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes since Trevor Timmins' calamitous rein, the Habs have chosen as many as six elite players.
montrealgazette.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
My column:
After two decades of Trevor Timmins imposed mediocrity, the Canadiens are showing that it is indeed possible to find draft gems in unusual places.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
After two decades of Trevor Timmins imposed mediocrity, the Canadiens are showing that it is indeed possible to find draft gems in unusual places.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Today, I walked to the Dnipro River (still frozen).
Even with little heat and electricity, Ukrainians still find joy in life.
Today, I walked to the Dnipro River (still frozen).
Even with little heat and electricity, Ukrainians still find joy in life.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Today, I walked to the Dnipro River (still frozen).
Even with little heat and electricity, Ukrainians still find joy in life.
Today, I walked to the Dnipro River (still frozen).
Even with little heat and electricity, Ukrainians still find joy in life.
Salary cap came in after the big lockout - for the 2005-2006 season.
Molson bought the team in 2009. There was never a time when he wasn't dealing with a cap.
Molson bought the team in 2009. There was never a time when he wasn't dealing with a cap.
January 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Salary cap came in after the big lockout - for the 2005-2006 season.
Molson bought the team in 2009. There was never a time when he wasn't dealing with a cap.
Molson bought the team in 2009. There was never a time when he wasn't dealing with a cap.
If anyone can do it, they can. They aren't quite perfect (it doesn't look like Filip Mesar is going to make it) but they are as close to it as you will ever come, especially with later picks like Hutson, Pickford and even Fowler. And they do pay attention to character and brains.
January 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
If anyone can do it, they can. They aren't quite perfect (it doesn't look like Filip Mesar is going to make it) but they are as close to it as you will ever come, especially with later picks like Hutson, Pickford and even Fowler. And they do pay attention to character and brains.