Author: Darren Pena

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It was the Stanley Cup or nothing

If there is one notable difference between the 1970s, when Brendan Kelly fell under the Canadian’s spell, and today, it is surely the aim of early-season training. • Also read: “I don’t understand why Nick Suzuki, the captain, didn’t learn

Montreal Canadiens: It’s decision time

The Canadian will play his first game of the season on Wednesday, but until then the team’s staff will have to make some decisions, some of which are more difficult than others. Martin St-Louis, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton used

CH: Decision by 2 p.m.

The Montreal Canadiens have until 2 p.m. Sunday to grant players waivers before submitting their 23-player roster to the National Hockey League on Monday. In particular, strikers Michael Pezzetta and Alex Barré-Boulet as well as defender Justin Barron are entitled

Xhekaj ended up playing 60 minutes

CANATA | The last week was hectic for Arber Xhekaj as he served more penalty minutes than he played. • Also read: CH: Another defeat to end the preseason Last Saturday against the Maple Leafs he played 1:29 minutes and

LIVE: Canadians vs. Senators

MONT TREMBLANT | The Canadian will complete his preseason schedule in Ottawa tonight without his first trio in the lineup. “We won’t take any risks,” explained Martin St-Louis before his team set off for the Canadian capital. “Ideally, I would