Jonathan Di Gregorio

Canadiens

Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom are set to play in the CH’s home opener
Jonathan Di Gregorio

On Tuesday night, the Canadiens will play their home opener against the Hurricanes, who eliminated the Montreal team in five games this spring in the Conference Finals. Despite earning three points out of a possible four to start the season on the road, the Habs showed some concerning signs in the second period in Pittsburgh, […]

Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom are set to play in the CH’s home opener
Rumors

Here’s what could help break the deadlock in the Connor Hellebuyck situation
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The Connor Hellebuyck saga is really dragging on longer than it should; it’s about to become a never-ending story in Winnipeg. After eleven years with the Jets organization, the goaltender privately requested a trade at the end of last season—which was a rather difficult one for him and his team—before speaking out publicly in late […]

Here’s what could help break the deadlock in the Connor Hellebuyck situation
Canadiens Rumors

A tall, right-handed defenseman is available on waivers
Jonathan Di Gregorio

It was a day of roster cuts across the NHL, as all teams announced the rosters with which they will begin the regular season. As a result, 71 players—including nine from the Canadiens—will have to clear waivers before joining their American Hockey League teams. 71 players on waivers today, including Henri Jokiharju (BOS), Colin Blackwell […]

A tall, right-handed defenseman is available on waivers
Canadiens

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Adam Engstrom were traded.”
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Despite a shortened training camp, several prospects managed to stand out during the preseason games. Notably, Florian Xhekaj is still with the Habs despite the cuts earlier today and could very well be in the starting lineup Tuesday night in Toronto. Other players worth mentioning include defensemen David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom, and Luke Mittelstadt, who […]

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Adam Engstrom were traded.”
Canadiens

Chris Kreider loves the Habs’ culture
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The Canadiens have just completed their first training camp, which was shortened by a week. Although the Habs played fewer preseason games than in previous seasons, several prospects managed to stand out and thus either secure a spot on the big team to start the season or make a strong impression that should guarantee them […]

Chris Kreider loves the Habs’ culture
Canadiens

The Canadiens won both games of their doubleheader
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The Canadiens are finally back. To kick off their preseason schedule, the Habs played not one, but two simultaneous games against the Maple Leafs with a split squad. The Habs got off to a strong start in the preseason by winning both games. The team in Montreal won 4–3 in overtime, while the squad in […]

The Canadiens won both games of their doubleheader
Canadiens

Chris Kreider receives a warm welcome from the crowd at the Bell Centre
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Finally, some hockey! Fans are in for not one, but two games, as the Canadiens play two simultaneous split-squad games against the Maple Leafs—one in Montreal and one in Toronto. For this doubleheader, the Habs fielded most of their top players in the lineup at the Bell Centre. It’s understandable that the Canadiens organization would […]

Chris Kreider receives a warm welcome from the crowd at the Bell Centre
News

“If I were the Blue Jackets, I’d suspend Kirill Marchenko.”
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The Kirill Marchenko saga in Columbus has been the subject of much speculation. The Russian player, who has been linked to the Canadiens in numerous rumors throughout the summer, no longer seems to want to play in Columbus—at least not in the long term. For his part, his coach, Rick Bowness, no longer seems to […]

“If I were the Blue Jackets, I’d suspend Kirill Marchenko.”
Canadiens

Chris Kreider: Martin McGuire Isn’t Convinced by His Arrival
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The big news of the weekend, aside from Zachary Bolduc’s signing, is Chris Kreider’s arrival in Montreal. The player who has long been the arch-nemesis of many fans will be wearing the blue-white-red jersey next season. However, putting old grudges aside, many fans and journalists agree that the Habs are a better team with Kreider, […]

Chris Kreider: Martin McGuire Isn’t Convinced by His Arrival
Canadiens

Chris Kreider brings a major asset to Montreal for the playoffs
Jonathan Di Gregorio

After several quiet weeks, big news has been coming one after another this weekend. Of course, there’s the signing of Zachary Bolduc, who finally reached an agreement with the Canadiens, but the big talking point is Chris Kreider’s arrival in Montreal. We’ve said it before, but with Kreider, the Habs are adding a 6-foot-3, 232-pound […]

Chris Kreider brings a major asset to Montreal for the playoffs