John Wiens

John Wiens

Joined: Oct 22, 2021

I love hockey, especially the Montreal Canadiens who I fell in love with as a newly minted Quebecer in the 1990s. Many years later my love for the team has not abated. I’ve been writing about the team off and on for years, mostly to share my love of the team and what they represent in the city and province.

KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Shane Wright #51 of Team Red skates against Team White in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens Just For Giggles: Quotes From Our Very Own Pretend Insider

BOSTON - APRIL 15: Right wing Alex Kovalev #27 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates during game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins at the Fleet Center on April 15, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Canadiens defeated the Bruins 5-1. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Meet A Habs Fan – John Wiens

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 17: Cole Caufield #22 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his overtime goal with teammates against the St. Louis Blues at Centre Bell on February 17, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Celebrating The Montreal Canadiens’ Somewhat Award Worthy Performances With: The Not Too sHabbies!

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 24: Paul Byron #41 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Centre Bell on March 24, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: What Is It? Rework? Retool? Revamp?

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 19: Newly appointed general manager of the Montreal Canadiens Kent Hughes, addresses the media at Centre Bell on January 19, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Kent Hughes becomes the 18th general manager in franchise history. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Canadiens: Habs Come Out Way Ahead In Trade Deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Jake Evans #71 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with Artturi Lehkonen #62 and Brendan Gallagher #11 after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period of the game at Capital One Arena on November 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Canadiens: That Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 21: The Montreal Canadiens celebrate their victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Centre Bell on February 21, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: In Defense of Optimism

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 19: Newly appointed general manager of the Montreal Canadiens Kent Hughes, addresses the media at Centre Bell on January 19, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Kent Hughes becomes the 18th general manager in franchise history. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens Holding All the Cards in Rebuilding Strategy

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Petry #26 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Centre Bell on November 29, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Making History Every Time

Dec 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot by Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

A Montreal Canadiens game that shouldn’t have happened

Feb 1, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens Carey Price Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price is still a Hab, at Least For Now

Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin. (David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports)

Montreal Canadiens: Redefining success in a Lost Season

BROSSARD, QC - DECEMBER 03: Newly appointed executive vice president of hockey operations for the Montreal Canadiens, Jeff Gorton, addresses the media during a press conference at Complexe Sportif Bell on December 3, 2021 in Brossard, Canada. Jeff Gordon was hired by the Canadiens after former general manager Marc Bergevin was fired on November 28, 2021. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Will Christmas Come Early With New General Manager?