Editorials

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 13: Goaltender Antti Niemi #37 of the Montreal Canadiens looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on October 13, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: There’s value in having a goaltender like Antti Niemi

Montreal Canadiens: Saying no to Ryan O’Reilly was the right call by Bergevin

Montreal Canadiens: A surprising pace to start the season

Montreal Canadiens: First Quarter Predictions

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Joel Armia #40 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his second period short handed goal against Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on October 6, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: The pros and cons of this early season break

VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 27: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens looks on from his crease during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena October 27, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadians: The Price is still right

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Artturi Lehkonen #62 celebrates a goal with Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Nothing to lose and plenty to gain in 2018

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 17: Look on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Simon Despres (32) during the New Jersey Devils versus the Montreal Canadiens preseason game on September 17, 2018, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: The Simon Desprès situation

MONTREAL, QC - DECEMBER 05: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) skates with the puck during the third period of the NHL game between the St-Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens on December 5, 2017, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Did the new method choose the right captain?

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Montreal Canadiens Left Wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after scoring a goal with Montreal Canadiens Center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) and Montreal Canadiens Left Wing Kenny Agostino (47) during the first period of the NHL preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 24, 2018, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Positive things from a successful training camp

BOISBRIAND, QC - SEPTEMBER 21: Former head coach of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada Joel Bouchard gives the thumbs up during the pre-game ceremony prior to the QMJHL game against the Victoriaville Tigres at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on September 21, 2018 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The game has been postponed for a later date due to foggy conditions on the ice. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Joël Bouchard is placing a mark on the organization

LAVAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 09: Look on Montreal Canadiens Prospect Centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) during warm-up before the Montreal Canadiens versus the Toronto Maple Leafs Rookie Showdown game on September 9, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: NHL debut looks more likely for Jesperi Kotkaniemi

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Jesperi Kotkaniemi poses for a portrait after being selected third overall by the Montreal Canadiens during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Jesperi Kotkaniemi making most of opportunity

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 19: Montreal Canadiens center Jonathan Drouin (92) skates with the puck during the first period of the NHL preseason game between the New Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens on September 19, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Despite negativity, Habs could surprise this year

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 19: Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Domi (13) looks on during the second period of the NHL preseason game between the New Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens on September 19, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Max Domi’s suspension is damaging to the team

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 19: Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Domi (13) looks on during the first period of the NHL preseason game between the New Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens on September 19, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Should Max Domi be suspended for the punch?

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 17: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Juulsen (58) in position at the blue line with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete (53) during the first period of the NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens on September 17, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: The Noah Juulsen – Victor Mete experiment could pay off

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 28: Phillip Danault #24, Brendan Gallagher #11 and Alex Galchenyuk #27 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrate a goal against Ondrej Pavelec #31of the New York Rangers in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on October 28, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Montreal Canadiens: Possible lines and pairings at the Red vs. White Scrimmage

BROSSARD, QC - FEBRUARY 17: Head coach of the Montreal Canadiens Claude Julien addresses the media during the Montreal Canadiens practice session at the Bell Sports Complex on February 17, 2017 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Centre experiments and playing with speed

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 14: Paul Byron #41 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates after scoring a goal against Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on November 14, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Montreal Canadiens: A healthy Paul Byron intensifies the camp battles

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 26: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Juulsen (58) congratulates Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) after winning the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens on March 26, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Storylines and battles heading into training camp

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with his teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Bergevin sends clear message in Pacioretty trade

LAVAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 07: Montreal Canadiens Prospect Centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) tries to block Ottawa Senators Prospect Forward Robert Lynch (60) during the Ottawa Senators versus the Montreal Canadiens Rookie Showdown game on September 7, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Standouts from the 2018 Rookie Tournament

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Montreal Canadiens Forward Antoine Waked (97) and Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Timothy Liljegren (78) fight for position in front of Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Ian Scott (70) during the preseason Rookie Tournament game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens on September 08, 2017 at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Scouting the competition for the Rookie Showdown

BROSSARD, QC - JUNE 30: Montreal Canadiens Prospects listening to Joel Bouchard instructions during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on June 30, 2018, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Storylines heading into the 2018 Rookie Camp

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 07: Michael McCarron

Montreal Canadiens: Could Michael McCarron’s new deal be his last?

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 13: Montreal Canadiens right wing Nikita Scherbak (38) celebrates after scoring during the third period of the NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens on March 13, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Rookie excitement and a Nikita Scherbak surge

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 20: Carey Price

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price is still a top goaltender in the league