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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3h

My first Stu’s Slapshots notebook of the season, including a look at Lane Hutson’s contract situation, Habs being youngest team in NHL, Arber Xhekaj’s new diet and Noah Dobson adjusting to life in Montreal:

Stu's Slapshots: Paying Canadiens' Lane Hutson less than $10 million makes sense

No team with a player making more than $10 million a year has ever won the Stanley Cup, but that will likely change with the rising salary cap.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 4h

Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as I join former Canadiens' Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss Nick Suzuki doing his first interview in French as #Habs captain: montrealgazette.com/video/0ecaca...

Anyone complaining about Suzuki's French can 'shut up' | HI/O Bonus

Most French speakers appreciate the effort and look beyond any mistakes he makes

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 4h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1967: The expansion Penguins played their first game in the NHL, losing 2-1 to the Canadiens in Pittsburgh. Gilles Tremblay and Jean Béliveau scored for Canadiens while Andy Bathgate scored the first goal in Penguins history.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 4h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1979: Scotty Bowman made his debut as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres after spending the previous seven season as head coach of the Canadiens, winning five Stanley Cups. The Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 6-3.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 4h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1952: The Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 at the Forum in the first hockey game ever televised by CBC. Elmer Lach and Billy Reay scored for the Canadiens. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO-b...

First hockey game on TV! Oct. 11, 1952

YouTube video by a2zme

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 4h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1987: Longest consecutive games streak in NHL history ended at 964 games when former Canadien Doug Jarvis didn't dress for Hartford Whalers' 5-2 loss to Bruins at Boston Garden. Jarvis was sent to the minors and never played another NHL game.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 5h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1975: Guy Lafleur became first player in NHL history to have at least 3 points in each of his team's first 3 games of season. Lafleur had a goal and two assists in 7-2 win over St. Louis Blues at Forum, giving him 5-5-10 totals in three games.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 5h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 11, 1961: Jean Béliveau was named captain of Canadiens. He succeeded Doug Harvey, who was traded to N.Y. Rangers on June 13. Béliveau would be captain for 10 years, winning five Stanley Cup during that time. He won 10 Cups during his career.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 5h

Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Blackhawks in Chicago (7 p.m., SNE, City, TVA Sports)

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 10, 1953: Maurice Richard became the first player in NHL history to score 350 career goals as the Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at the Forum.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 10, 1973: Future Hall of Famer Bob Gainey played in his first NHL game as the Canadiens beat the North Stars 5-2 in Minnesota, extending their opening-night undefeated streak to 11 games (8-0-3).

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to former Canadiens forward Pete Mahovlich, who turns 79 today. He won four Stanley Cups with #Habs in 1970s.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

My column on the Canadiens' new look penalty-killing units showing promise in season opener by allowing Maple Leafs only two shots on two power-play opportunities while scoring a short-handed goal during 5-2 loss in Toronto: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Cowan: Canadiens' penalty-killing shows promise in loss to Maple Leafs

The loss of David Savard, Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia after PK ranked ninth in NHL last season might not be that big of a blow to the Habs.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as I join former Canadiens' Chris Nilan and Rick Green to predict how many goals some key Habs players will score this season: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G1Q...

How many goals will these Canadiens score this season? | HI/O Bonus

YouTube video by Montreal Hockey Inside Out

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 9, 1974: Pete Mahovlich had a hat-trick in a 5-5 tie with the New York Islanders at the Forum as the Candiens extended their opening night unbeaten streak to 12 games (8-0-4).

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 9, 1971: Guy Lafleur played in his first NHL game, picking up an assist as the Canadiens tied the New York Rangers 4-4 at the Forum. Lafleur would finish his rookie NHL season with 29-35-64 totals in 73 games.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 9, 1952: Play-by-play announcer Danny Gallivan called his first Canadiens game on radio - a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks at the Forum. The Canadiens would win 16 Stanley Cups before Gallivan retired in 1984 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ls...

Dick Irvin Danny Gallivan tribute - Hockey Day in Canada

YouTube video by Paul-Mark Fransky

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

GOT A QUESTION ABOUT HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to [email protected].

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

Full team rosters ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Red Wings in Detroit (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS)

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

That's what I think. The celebration last night for Blue Jays was basically the same celebration they will have if they actually win the World Series.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

It's interesting how hockey players won't even touch the conference championship trophies after they win them but baseball players celebrate after every playoff round victory like they just won the World Series.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

And Marner can no longer be the scapegoat for all their problems.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 8, 1997: Andy Moog made 26 saves to record his 26th career shutout and first with the Canadiens in 3-0 win over Penguins in Pittsburgh with Vladimir Malakov assisting on all three goals.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 8, 1963: John Ferguson made NHL debut in 4-4 tie with Bruins in Boston, playing on a line with Jean Béliveau and Bernie Geoffrion. Ferguson got into a fight in his first shift before scoring two goals and adding an assist for Gordie Howe hat-trick.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

From Elliotte Friedman's always outstanding 32 Thoughts column #Habs:

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