Author: Michael Pagani

Logan Stankoven’s rise to being a steal of the 2021 NHL Draft

Logan Stankoven’s draft year was off to a shaky start since the WHL announced they were only playing 24 games. However, that didn’t discourage Stankoven, as he played in 6 of them and had 10 points. That is a 40-point pace. He continued to show off his skill at the U18s, where he had 8 […]

Montreal Canadiens sign Riley Kidney to 3-year Entry Level Contract

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with their 2021 2nd round pick, Riley Kidney, on a 3-year entry-level contract. The contract pays Kidney $750,000 in 2022-23 and sees an increase to $775,000 from 2023-2025 at the NHL level. There is a signing bonus of $92,500 each year. At the AHL level, Kidney will earn […]

What team should Montreal Canadiens fans cheer for in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs?

With the Montreal Canadiens ending their season with media availabilities recently, it’s been a long, long, long season for fans. With playoffs right around the corner, Canadiens fans need a team to cheer for. Let’s look at all 16 teams and make a case for why you should cheer for each. Eastern Conference Florida Panthers […]

Pags’ Points Part 2

Welcome back to the series where I give my opinion on Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts article. We have six thoughts to analyze and offer my opinion on. Let’s get started with thought #1! Thought 1: This is the Calgary Herald’s front page from Dec. 2, 1988. Cory Gurnsey, then 18, grew up a Canadiens fan, […]

NHLPA Players Poll results: Carey Price still viewed as one of the best goalies in the league

The annual NHLPA players poll came out Wednesday, where players across the league are surveyed about topics ranging from on the ice, such as who the best stick-handler is, to off the ice questions like who could make it in another sport. It’s crazy that Carey Price is still regarded as one of the best […]

Shea Weber: The Missing Captain

It’s becoming clear that no one really knows what Shea Weber is up to. When we talk about leadership, we see what players do within the community and how they lead the team on the ice. An excellent example of this would be Nick Suzuki’s comments reflecting on what Guy Lafleur meant to him. As […]

Multiple Montreal Canadiens rumoured to be invited to the World Championships

Darren Dreger recently reported during Insider Trading on TSN that Josh Anderson and Nick Suzuki may be getting the call to represent Team Canada at the upcoming World Championships. Dreger mentioned thereafter that Cole Caufield might be of interest to Team USA. All things considered, Nick Suzuki is having a great year with how everything […]

Report: World Juniors officially set

Canada’s Christmas pastime is back! Book your flights to Edmonton! The 2022 World Juniors are set for August 9-20, according to Salim Valji of TSN. It’ll be a busy, abnormal offseason for GMs. Lucky for them, they will be able to see their draft picks in action at the 2022 World Juniors. The 2022 World […]

San Jose Sharks sign top prospect Thomas Bordeleau

After two games into his ATO with the San Jose Barracuda, the San Jose Sharks have signed Thomas Bordeleau to a three-year ELC. Bordeleau was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft and had 67 points in 61 games with the Michigan Wolverines. He is set to join the team tomorrow as […]

Report: Carey Price Looking at Weekend to Debut

Montreal Canadiens beat reporter Eric Engels tweeted out Thursday night that he would be very surprised if Carey Price does not start against the New York Islanders Friday night at the Bell Centre. It’s been publicly known that Price would play once he felt comfortable. He recently accompanied the team throughout their road trips and […]