Dave Stubbs
@davestubbs.bsky.social
🇨🇦 National Hockey League columnist and historian, based in Montreal. Professional writer since 1976. Strong black coffee; great music under fine headphones in the dark.
Canadiens icon Yvan Cournoyer scored his ninth and final regular-season NHL hat trick 50 years ago today on this November 13, 1975. The third goal was also his milestone 350th. But that wasn't the best part of the Roadrunner's story on this night www.nhl.com/news/yvan-co...
Cournoyer credits young cancer patient for inspiring final NHL hat trick 50 years later | NHL.com
Canadiens legend still finds time to support anyone battling dreaded disease
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November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Canadiens icon Yvan Cournoyer scored his ninth and final regular-season NHL hat trick 50 years ago today on this November 13, 1975. The third goal was also his milestone 350th. But that wasn't the best part of the Roadrunner's story on this night www.nhl.com/news/yvan-co...
Canada 🇨🇦 as viewed by my camera.
November 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Canada 🇨🇦 as viewed by my camera.
Canadiens icon Jacques Plante changed the face of goaltending forever 66 years ago on this November 1 in 1959, for the first time wearing his mask into a game at MSG against the Rangers. In tribute, my 1959 Plante replica this morning atop a net in my hometown Pointe-Claire Bob Birnie Arena.
November 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Canadiens icon Jacques Plante changed the face of goaltending forever 66 years ago on this November 1 in 1959, for the first time wearing his mask into a game at MSG against the Rangers. In tribute, my 1959 Plante replica this morning atop a net in my hometown Pointe-Claire Bob Birnie Arena.
A changing of the guard with the Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois taking the reins of the team's Alumni Association after the 36-year, two-term presidency of Réjean Houle. Reggie has stepped down this month but will remain an important presence. My visit with both: www.nhl.com/news/rejean-...
Houle brought Canadiens ‘family together’ as Alumni Association president | NHL.com
Former player stepped down from role after two stints leading group
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October 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A changing of the guard with the Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois taking the reins of the team's Alumni Association after the 36-year, two-term presidency of Réjean Houle. Reggie has stepped down this month but will remain an important presence. My visit with both: www.nhl.com/news/rejean-...
My look at the rivalry between the Canadiens and Rangers, Saturday’s Bell Centre visitor. It’s pegged to the blockbusting June 1963 trade that saw future Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley change heavy wool sweaters www.nhl.com/news/montrea...
Canadiens, Rangers set to meet up in latest chapter of historic rivalry | NHL.com
Original Six matchup on Saturday in Montreal brings back historic players, memories
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October 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My look at the rivalry between the Canadiens and Rangers, Saturday’s Bell Centre visitor. It’s pegged to the blockbusting June 1963 trade that saw future Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley change heavy wool sweaters www.nhl.com/news/montrea...
Late, incomparable Jean Béliveau was elected Canadiens captain on this October 13 in 1961. Le Gros Bill would win the Stanley Cup 10 times as a player (five as captain), adding seven more in retirement as the team's senior VP. There has been no greater hockey ambassador in the history of the NHL.
October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Late, incomparable Jean Béliveau was elected Canadiens captain on this October 13 in 1961. Le Gros Bill would win the Stanley Cup 10 times as a player (five as captain), adding seven more in retirement as the team's senior VP. There has been no greater hockey ambassador in the history of the NHL.
Chicago Blackhawks and soloist Jim Cornelison did it up right tonight.
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Chicago Blackhawks and soloist Jim Cornelison did it up right tonight.
1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…
The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...
Detroit's 1st NHL game remembered as 'great success' entering Centennial season | NHL.com
6,000 fans packed arena across river in Windsor, Ontario
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October 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...
Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...
Delvecchio remembered for playmaking ability, loyalty to Red Wings | NHL.com
Hall of Fame forward played 1,550 NHL games, all for Detroit, winning Stanley Cup 3 times
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October 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...
Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.
I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship
I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.
Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.
This October 3 is a bittersweet day. Glenn Hall turns 94 today in Stony Plain, Alberta; in Philadelphia, the funeral will be held at noon for Bernie Parent. Here, Mr. Goalie (on the left) and Frenchy as I photographed two goaltending legends and dear friends in Saskatoon on February 6, 2020.
October 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This October 3 is a bittersweet day. Glenn Hall turns 94 today in Stony Plain, Alberta; in Philadelphia, the funeral will be held at noon for Bernie Parent. Here, Mr. Goalie (on the left) and Frenchy as I photographed two goaltending legends and dear friends in Saskatoon on February 6, 2020.
Legendary Glenn Hall turns 94 on Friday, Oct. 3. Of the many stories I've written about Mr. Goalie, this is my favourite: a visit to the Hall of Famer's sprawling farm in September 2018, one of the greatest goalies of all time reflecting on his life and remarkable career www.nhl.com/news/chicago...
Hall's memories rooted on Alberta farm | NHL.com
Black Hawks legend revels in keepsakes that tell story of his career
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October 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Legendary Glenn Hall turns 94 on Friday, Oct. 3. Of the many stories I've written about Mr. Goalie, this is my favourite: a visit to the Hall of Famer's sprawling farm in September 2018, one of the greatest goalies of all time reflecting on his life and remarkable career www.nhl.com/news/chicago...
I filed a feature today, publishing soon, to wrap up an NHL series I’ve written on how the outdoors has impacted players’ lives. Boyhood idol Rogie Vachon was a Hall of Fame goaltender in Montreal, Los Angeles, Detroit and Boston; today, Rogie’s a happy goat-tender in Montana. Photo by Renee Vachon
September 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I filed a feature today, publishing soon, to wrap up an NHL series I’ve written on how the outdoors has impacted players’ lives. Boyhood idol Rogie Vachon was a Hall of Fame goaltender in Montreal, Los Angeles, Detroit and Boston; today, Rogie’s a happy goat-tender in Montana. Photo by Renee Vachon
Late October 2019. Bernie Parent in Philadelphia hospital a few hours after his 2nd back surgery, this one removing a disc, inserting a separator, extending two titanium rods and inserting two more screws, adding to a junk drawer full of them already placed, zippered shut with 20 or so sutures. …
September 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Late October 2019. Bernie Parent in Philadelphia hospital a few hours after his 2nd back surgery, this one removing a disc, inserting a separator, extending two titanium rods and inserting two more screws, adding to a junk drawer full of them already placed, zippered shut with 20 or so sutures. …
An unsorted gallery of photos of Bernie Parent on my Facebook page. Rest in peace, Frenchy... you were truly one of a kind. www.facebook.com/share/p/19dY...
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September 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
An unsorted gallery of photos of Bernie Parent on my Facebook page. Rest in peace, Frenchy... you were truly one of a kind. www.facebook.com/share/p/19dY...
A long, heartbroken writing day is done. There was no other shirt to be worn today. Sleep well, Frenchy. I cherished our friendship; I’ll never forget you.
September 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A long, heartbroken writing day is done. There was no other shirt to be worn today. Sleep well, Frenchy. I cherished our friendship; I’ll never forget you.
A typist, Panger and five Hall of Fame goalies, Saskatoon, February 2020: Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour, Bernie Parent slaps a headlock on Glenn Hall, myself, Darren Pang and Grant Fuhr.
September 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A typist, Panger and five Hall of Fame goalies, Saskatoon, February 2020: Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour, Bernie Parent slaps a headlock on Glenn Hall, myself, Darren Pang and Grant Fuhr.
My appreciation of the late Bernie Parent, who has left us at age 80. Family, friends and fans of the legendary Frenchy are heartbroken today. No matter how dark the day, Bernie was forever a ray of sunshine that sliced through the thickest clouds. www.nhl.com/news/bernie-...
Flyers icon Parent lived life to fullest, like it was 'a beautiful thing' | NHL.com
Beloved goalie died at 80, among most popular athletes in Philadelphia sports history
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September 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My appreciation of the late Bernie Parent, who has left us at age 80. Family, friends and fans of the legendary Frenchy are heartbroken today. No matter how dark the day, Bernie was forever a ray of sunshine that sliced through the thickest clouds. www.nhl.com/news/bernie-...
Please join me in extending happy, healthy 92nd birthday wishes on this September 18 to William Scott Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history. From 2023, as Scotty turned 90: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...
September 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Please join me in extending happy, healthy 92nd birthday wishes on this September 18 to William Scott Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history. From 2023, as Scotty turned 90: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...
My portrait of Glenn Hall taken on this September 17 in 2018, harvesting stories in Mr. Goalie’s memorabilia-rich den. None better than this modest legend.
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My portrait of Glenn Hall taken on this September 17 in 2018, harvesting stories in Mr. Goalie’s memorabilia-rich den. None better than this modest legend.