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This Day in Habs History for Oct 29
1939: A team of NHL All Stars defeat the Canadiens, 5-2. (scoring summary and rosters). The game was played in memory of Habs defenceman Babe Siebert, who died in Aug. 1939. 1942: The Canadiens signed Maurice Richard to his first contract. He made his NHL debut two days later. 1951: Princess...
This Day In Habs History for Oct 22
1953: Dick Irvin became the first coach in NHL history to win 600 career games, when the Canadiens beat the Blackhawks 3-2 at Chicago. 1961: Jacques Plante became the first goaltender in franchise history (and the 6th in the NHL) to record 250 career victories as the Canadiens won 3-2 at...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 17
1946: Bill Durnan recorded his 8th career shutout and Maurice Richard scored twice in a 3-0 Canadiens' win over the New York Rangers. 1957: Montreal's Henri Richard scored his first career hat trick and added three assists to lead the Canadiens to a 9-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1992:...
The Worst Captain in Oiler History
"Shayne Corson can go eat shit." - Pat Burns In recent years I've heard a few folks suggest that thecaptainethanmoreau was in fact theworstcaptaininOilerhistory. Young folks, mostly, folks who don't know better. Folks who didn't experience the short but tempestuous reign of Shayne Corson. "Shame"...
Can Patrice Be Price Worthy?
Talk of Patrice Brisebois returning as a Montreal Canadiens has ignited much lively discussion of late, as news has it, an offer from the defenseman sits on Bob Gainey's desk.I didn't initially like the idea, but I'm warming to it. Seemingly nonsensical at first thought, I think I may have figured...
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