Luke Belcourt
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This is mostly for Hockey
A little comparison between Dach, Nazar, and Romanov according to Net Rating on @hockeystatcards.com
Nazar is doing pretty well, especially since he's the youngest player of the bunch
Dach is starting to gain steam (hopefully he stays healthy)
Romanov is having flashbacks to 2022
Nazar is doing pretty well, especially since he's the youngest player of the bunch
Dach is starting to gain steam (hopefully he stays healthy)
Romanov is having flashbacks to 2022
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A little comparison between Dach, Nazar, and Romanov according to Net Rating on @hockeystatcards.com
Nazar is doing pretty well, especially since he's the youngest player of the bunch
Dach is starting to gain steam (hopefully he stays healthy)
Romanov is having flashbacks to 2022
Nazar is doing pretty well, especially since he's the youngest player of the bunch
Dach is starting to gain steam (hopefully he stays healthy)
Romanov is having flashbacks to 2022
It's crazy that McDavid and Celebrini are tied for first in scoring
Most generational talents win the Hart by 19 and Celebrini is certainly in the conversation right now
Most generational talents win the Hart by 19 and Celebrini is certainly in the conversation right now
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It's crazy that McDavid and Celebrini are tied for first in scoring
Most generational talents win the Hart by 19 and Celebrini is certainly in the conversation right now
Most generational talents win the Hart by 19 and Celebrini is certainly in the conversation right now
Fun little set of stats:
- Suzuki is tied for 1st in assists
- Caufield is tied for 1st in goals
- Dobes is 1st in save percentage
- Suzuki is tied for 1st in assists
- Caufield is tied for 1st in goals
- Dobes is 1st in save percentage
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Fun little set of stats:
- Suzuki is tied for 1st in assists
- Caufield is tied for 1st in goals
- Dobes is 1st in save percentage
- Suzuki is tied for 1st in assists
- Caufield is tied for 1st in goals
- Dobes is 1st in save percentage
A few interesting depth foward UFAs for MTL to look at:
Anthony Mantha
Tanner Jeannot
Michael Eyssimont
Nick Bjugstad
Brandon Tanev
Justin Brazeau
Justin Danforth
Taylor Raddysh
Connor Brown
Anthony Mantha
Tanner Jeannot
Michael Eyssimont
Nick Bjugstad
Brandon Tanev
Justin Brazeau
Justin Danforth
Taylor Raddysh
Connor Brown
June 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A few interesting depth foward UFAs for MTL to look at:
Anthony Mantha
Tanner Jeannot
Michael Eyssimont
Nick Bjugstad
Brandon Tanev
Justin Brazeau
Justin Danforth
Taylor Raddysh
Connor Brown
Anthony Mantha
Tanner Jeannot
Michael Eyssimont
Nick Bjugstad
Brandon Tanev
Justin Brazeau
Justin Danforth
Taylor Raddysh
Connor Brown
A lot of people are going to watch 28 Years Later expecting a post apocalyptic horror movie and they're going to get a coming of age fantasy movie
June 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A lot of people are going to watch 28 Years Later expecting a post apocalyptic horror movie and they're going to get a coming of age fantasy movie
I could see MTL trading up with Pittsburgh to secure one of Mrtka, Bear, or Lakovick
I'm guessing 2 of the 3 will be gone by pick 16
Also, Dubas loves trading down for assets
I'm guessing 2 of the 3 will be gone by pick 16
Also, Dubas loves trading down for assets
June 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I could see MTL trading up with Pittsburgh to secure one of Mrtka, Bear, or Lakovick
I'm guessing 2 of the 3 will be gone by pick 16
Also, Dubas loves trading down for assets
I'm guessing 2 of the 3 will be gone by pick 16
Also, Dubas loves trading down for assets
Hockey Insiders™ are finding increasingly elaborate ways to say:
"Kent Hughes is doing his job"
"Kent Hughes is doing his job"
June 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Hockey Insiders™ are finding increasingly elaborate ways to say:
"Kent Hughes is doing his job"
"Kent Hughes is doing his job"
Maybe there's a real opportunity for an 11-7 lineup
Caufield Suzuki Slafkovsky
Evans/Dvorak
Gallagher Anderson
Newhook Demidov
Heinemen Armia
Guhle Carrier
Struble Huston
Matheson Xhekaj/Savard
Caufield Suzuki Slafkovsky
Evans/Dvorak
Gallagher Anderson
Newhook Demidov
Heinemen Armia
Guhle Carrier
Struble Huston
Matheson Xhekaj/Savard
April 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Maybe there's a real opportunity for an 11-7 lineup
Caufield Suzuki Slafkovsky
Evans/Dvorak
Gallagher Anderson
Newhook Demidov
Heinemen Armia
Guhle Carrier
Struble Huston
Matheson Xhekaj/Savard
Caufield Suzuki Slafkovsky
Evans/Dvorak
Gallagher Anderson
Newhook Demidov
Heinemen Armia
Guhle Carrier
Struble Huston
Matheson Xhekaj/Savard
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the NHL average coaching tenure was down to 2.51 years across 32 teams *before* Cronin, Laviolette, and now Bylsma were fired. Now it's down to 2.38, which is even further below the other three major professional men's leagues.
April 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
the NHL average coaching tenure was down to 2.51 years across 32 teams *before* Cronin, Laviolette, and now Bylsma were fired. Now it's down to 2.38, which is even further below the other three major professional men's leagues.
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April 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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My friends it has been a long time. God.
The Ottawa Senators are the eleventh team to qualify for the 2024-2025 playoffs.
April 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
My friends it has been a long time. God.
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Galley please shut up
April 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Galley please shut up
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Was way too excited to see this update.
March 25, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Was way too excited to see this update.
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Josh Anderson’s clutch third period last night nearly didn’t happen. His season could have ended. But it didn’t, because he was wearing cut resistant pants for the first time. They saved him. And yet, players continue to value comfort over safety. This must change. www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Canadiens’ Josh Anderson was saved by cut-resistant pants. Why do players still resist safety?
Anderson's use of cut-resistant pants likely prevented a severe injury, but comfort still appears to be a bigger priority among players.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Josh Anderson’s clutch third period last night nearly didn’t happen. His season could have ended. But it didn’t, because he was wearing cut resistant pants for the first time. They saved him. And yet, players continue to value comfort over safety. This must change. www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
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Lane Hutson's face was all nicked up after the game. He acknowledged this was a rough game...for his face.
“It was a physical game. My face is a little lower to the ice, so it takes a beating sometimes...If it keeps looking worse that’s a good thing. That means we’re still in it. I love it."
“It was a physical game. My face is a little lower to the ice, so it takes a beating sometimes...If it keeps looking worse that’s a good thing. That means we’re still in it. I love it."
March 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Lane Hutson's face was all nicked up after the game. He acknowledged this was a rough game...for his face.
“It was a physical game. My face is a little lower to the ice, so it takes a beating sometimes...If it keeps looking worse that’s a good thing. That means we’re still in it. I love it."
“It was a physical game. My face is a little lower to the ice, so it takes a beating sometimes...If it keeps looking worse that’s a good thing. That means we’re still in it. I love it."
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Gallagher buries one as Stutzle “dives” into the net. Beautiful. Frame it.
March 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Gallagher buries one as Stutzle “dives” into the net. Beautiful. Frame it.
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Canadiens weekly notebook is out! On the land of misfit toys line, a conversation with Lane Hutson on his reluctance to shoot, a bit of video appreciation for little details, and more! www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Canadiens weekly notebook: The misfit toys line, Lane Hutson’s shyness to shoot and more
Also in this week's notebook, Christian Dvorak's details, the Jake Evans line's deep game and a key defensive principle.
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Canadiens weekly notebook is out! On the land of misfit toys line, a conversation with Lane Hutson on his reluctance to shoot, a bit of video appreciation for little details, and more! www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
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On Brendan Gallagher, a goal he scored nearly eight years ago, and how Saturday night came as close to that as we’ve seen since at the Bell Centre and the multiple layers that went into a playoff-like win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Montreal fans provided a glimpse of what the Canadiens are playing to experience
The Canadiens' playoff push is fueled in part by a desire to have a peak Bell Centre experience. They came close Saturday night.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
On Brendan Gallagher, a goal he scored nearly eight years ago, and how Saturday night came as close to that as we’ve seen since at the Bell Centre and the multiple layers that went into a playoff-like win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
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March 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I hope MTL brings Harris back, he's had a nightmare season.
He could soften the blow if they traded Savard
He's played on the right in the past
A likeable guy
The organization is familiar with him
He could soften the blow if they traded Savard
He's played on the right in the past
A likeable guy
The organization is familiar with him
March 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I hope MTL brings Harris back, he's had a nightmare season.
He could soften the blow if they traded Savard
He's played on the right in the past
A likeable guy
The organization is familiar with him
He could soften the blow if they traded Savard
He's played on the right in the past
A likeable guy
The organization is familiar with him
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TRUMP THREATENS TO NUKE MOON: REPORTS
TED BUNDY CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 53-47
NAVARRO SAYS CANADA "LIKE WILLY WONKA FACTORY BUT FOR DRUGS"
will the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen? analysis
U.S. ELECTIONS TO BE REPLACED WITH "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" RERUNS
TED BUNDY CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 53-47
NAVARRO SAYS CANADA "LIKE WILLY WONKA FACTORY BUT FOR DRUGS"
will the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen? analysis
U.S. ELECTIONS TO BE REPLACED WITH "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" RERUNS
March 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
TRUMP THREATENS TO NUKE MOON: REPORTS
TED BUNDY CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 53-47
NAVARRO SAYS CANADA "LIKE WILLY WONKA FACTORY BUT FOR DRUGS"
will the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen? analysis
U.S. ELECTIONS TO BE REPLACED WITH "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" RERUNS
TED BUNDY CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 53-47
NAVARRO SAYS CANADA "LIKE WILLY WONKA FACTORY BUT FOR DRUGS"
will the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen? analysis
U.S. ELECTIONS TO BE REPLACED WITH "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" RERUNS
I was really hoping the Habs would take a swing at Novak :(
I mean at that price...we could've gotten him for Anderson
I mean at that price...we could've gotten him for Anderson
Believe the full deal is Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak to Pittsburgh for Michael Bunting and a 4th Rd pick in 2026
March 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I was really hoping the Habs would take a swing at Novak :(
I mean at that price...we could've gotten him for Anderson
I mean at that price...we could've gotten him for Anderson
C U L T u r e
"I don't give a shit." - Jake Evans on the extra money he could have had on the open market.
What he loves about Montreal and the Canadiens weighed heavier to him than money.
What he loves about Montreal and the Canadiens weighed heavier to him than money.
On Jake Evans and permanence and security and why he signed with the Canadiens and decided to forego the unknown: www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
C U L T u r e
Random trade idea that everyone will hate.
VGK gets Rantanen
CAR gets Hertl and Brisson
VGK does the usual by getting the best player on the market
CAR gets a cost controlled 2C who could replace Staal as a defensive 3C in a few years time. And they add to their talented prospect pool
VGK gets Rantanen
CAR gets Hertl and Brisson
VGK does the usual by getting the best player on the market
CAR gets a cost controlled 2C who could replace Staal as a defensive 3C in a few years time. And they add to their talented prospect pool
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Random trade idea that everyone will hate.
VGK gets Rantanen
CAR gets Hertl and Brisson
VGK does the usual by getting the best player on the market
CAR gets a cost controlled 2C who could replace Staal as a defensive 3C in a few years time. And they add to their talented prospect pool
VGK gets Rantanen
CAR gets Hertl and Brisson
VGK does the usual by getting the best player on the market
CAR gets a cost controlled 2C who could replace Staal as a defensive 3C in a few years time. And they add to their talented prospect pool