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Brendan Kelly

@brendanfromndg.bsky.social

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Author of books Habs Nation and Le CH et son peuple, Gazette journalist. Auteur des livres Habs Nation et Le CH et son peuple, journaliste à The Gazette. https://www.barakabooks.com/catalogue/habs-nation/

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 10h

Exactly.

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Chantal @pucksnlife.bsky.social · 10h

Yes, but they don't care.

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 10h

Does Sportsnet know the game is broadcast outside of Toronto?

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 11h

It’s kind of charming how excited the Sportsnets guys get about the Leafs.

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 11h

Can the Sportsnet guys talk about the Habs? Rhetorical question.

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 11h

Laine looks terrible.

Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 11h

Absolute madhouse at @mcleanspub tonight, people simultaneously watching Blue Jays game and Habs Leafs opening night bout.

Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 14h

"Habs Nation should appeal to Montreal Canadiens fans, readers interested in the link between sport and culture, or anyone wishing to take a deeper dive into the relationship between the team and the province of Quebec."

Habs Nation Provides a "People's History" of Storied Team

Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

www.theseaboardreview.ca

Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 14h

From the Globe and Mail, on my book Habs Nation: "Unlike some English-speaking fans, he doesn’t think of the connection between francophones and the team as a relic or a frill. Instead, he recognizes it as the lifeblood of the club." www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...

Montreal Canadiens head into season on wave of optimism as fans hope for return to glory

Young, talented team has sparked excitement among the Habs fanbase as the season opens with a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs

www.theglobeandmail.com

Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 16h

Two more sleeps till the party breaks out on Cavendish Blvd. High Fidelity makes its much-anticipated return to one of the most happening bars in the heart of NDG, the Wheel Club. (Eds. note: Ummm one of the only bars too!) I play '80s new wave and disco and YOU DANCE. $10 cash at door.

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 17h

Here is the Gaz feature on the 20 most influential people in Montreal hockey, penned by
@stucowangazette.bsky.social, @erikleijon.bsky.social
and yours truly. Do you agree with the list?

Power Players: The 20 most influential people in Montreal hockey

The 20 most influential people driving hockey in Montreal and keeping the sport in the daily cultural conversation.

montrealgazette.com

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks.

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Rlessard @renottawa.bsky.social · 22h

Great read. I will have to pick up the book

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22h

The Walrus published the chapter from my book Habs Nation on the Habs & the two solitudes: "The English and French can both agree that we live and die with le bleu-blanc-rouge, but in some ways, we don’t see the same thing when we go to the Bell Centre." thewalrus.ca/montreal-fig...

Montreal Fights about Everything – except the Canadiens | The Walrus

In a city split by language and politics, the Habs remain the only thing that unites

thewalrus.ca

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22h

I believe senior management understands this. In fact I know they do.

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Rlessard @renottawa.bsky.social · 22h

I do not deny the Habs need to maintain a French identity. I think it is a good thing. As long as they understand they do also have a very strong identity as an International brand. Many organizations would be envious of the Habs' worldwide recognition

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22h

I am honestly very sensitive to that. This book is the story of the symbiotic relationship between the Habs and their home province. But there is another great book to be written about what the team means to the rest of the country.

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Rlessard @renottawa.bsky.social · 22h

Just do not forget the millions of fans outside of Quebec. I am no less a Habs fan than you are because I watched Dryden, Lafleur et al from my living room in Nova Scotia

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22h

Amazing piece on the Canadiens, French identity and my book Habs Nation in The Globe and Mail. "As a long-time hockey and music writer for the Montreal Gazette, he is a keen interpreter of the Canadiens’ operatic relationship with Quebec." www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...

Montreal Canadiens head into season on wave of optimism as fans hope for return to glory

Young, talented team has sparked excitement among the Habs fanbase as the season opens with a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette.bsky.social · 1d

How and where to watch the Canadiens on TV for 2025-26 season

It's the last year of the Rogers-NHL deal. But it won't be the last time we have to tell you where the games are.

bit.ly

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 1d

A round dozen sides of Sandinista please sir. How much will that cost me?

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Patrick Hutchinson @patrickndg.bsky.social · 1d

12 sides of Sandinista!!

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 1d

Well me I have two vinyl copies. The original I bought at the time and a brand spanking newish one I bought at Amoeba Music in LA a few years ago.

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Patrick Hutchinson @patrickndg.bsky.social · 1d

Sandinista! is one of only a handful of albums I have on both cd and lp, I must confess I tend to put on the cd out of conveniences (it’s only 2 CDs, 3 sides per)

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AP Wright @apwright25.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway you cut it, he is not a 4th line player. Putting him there is like putting a fish in the desert. 4th should be energy line that bangs and crashes. That’s not him. We will see I guess. Might not be on that line long.

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