Heineman Called Up & Burning Questions in 2024
A look at Heineman being called up, burning questions for the Habs in 2024, and more.
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Canadiens Recall Emil Heineman on an Emergency Basis
January 5, 2024 by Blain Potvin
The Montreal Canadiens have made a roster move ahead of their game against the New York Rangers on Saturday, their final game at home before going back out on the road. They recalled Emil Heineman on an emergency basis from the Laval Rocket to replace forward Christian Dvorak, who will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Canadiens Unsurprisingly Send Suzuki to 2024 All-Star Game
January 5, 2024 by Ryan Szporer
The NHL confirmed Suzuki’s selection to the mid-season classic on Jan. 4 (along with 31 others, 12 more to be voted in by fans). As the Canadiens’ leading goal and point scorer (12, 34), Suzuki was the easy Canadiens choice once again. This is his third career appearance, but, perhaps more significantly, his third consecutive appearance, as the Habs continue to struggle to ice top-end talent.
Canadiens 3 Up, 3 Down: Slafkovsky, a Top Line and More
January 3, 2024 by Blain Potvin
Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ rebuild plan is starting to bear fruit as the young players who continue to graduate to the NHL are performing at or above expectations. The holiday road trip has been the team’s Achilles’ heel for many years. This season there was a marked difference but there are both positive and negative points to discuss. With that, here’s a look at the latest 3 Up, 3 Down.
Canadiens: 3 Burning Questions Heading Into 2024
January 3, 2024 by Blain Potvin
With the calendar switching over to 2024, the NHL All-Star break is fast approaching, and then the trade deadline. As the 2023-24 season has rolled along, the Montreal Canadiens have provided entertainment and excitement to the fans with a team that is just a few points out of a playoff position.
However, they are also only a few points away from the bottom five in the league, proving that parity is a reality in the NHL. There will be questions about lineup changes, trades, and more. Here is a look at a few of the most pressing questions going into 2024.