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28.07.2021 / 23:05

Canadiens team owner Geoff Molson says they let fans down by drafting Logan Mailloux

Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson has apologized for the “offensive” decision to draft defenceman Logan Mailloux, who was charged with sharing non-consensual sexually explicit images of a young woman last year.The team’s owner, president and CEO issued a statement on Wednesday saying he understands that fans expect better from the Habs, “and we let you down.”“I apologize for the pain this selection has caused,” Molson said.Molson said the franchise has asked Mailloux to not participate in its rookie or main training camp this fall.“Being a player in the NHL is a privilege that is earned — not a right that is granted,” the statement reads.

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‘Cocktail’ of Habs game, Fête nationale festivities means more Montreal police in streets, parks

Montreal Canadiens heading home for Game 6 against the Vegas Golden Knights — all in a city that is gradually reopening after being cooped up due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture explained that there will be officers monitoring parks in different neighbourhoods and the downtown area.“It’s going to be beautiful outside, lots of people will on vacation,” he said.

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COVID-19: Free hot dogs used to help get Montreal Canadiens fans vaccinated before Game 3

https://t.co/ENt5RZdQns#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gXpVkDNeTt— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 16, 2021Fans between the ages of 18 to 29 who show proof of vaccination in the next week could snag one of his jerseys or a a pair of tickets to one of the Canadiens’ games next season.The Habs are offering up 22 jerseys and 22 pairs of tickets in honour of Caufield’s number.“It’s our ticket to packing the Bell Centre will all of you once again,” he said.Montreal will host Vegas on Friday and Sunday for games three and four of the third round of NHL playoffs.

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Quebec should wait before allowing more Montreal Canadiens fans in arena, experts say

But she says that increasing capacity at a time when 14 per cent of Quebec’s population has received two doses, increases the risk that someone who is infected with a variant of concern could spread it to other fans, particularly in tighter spaces like washrooms or on escalators.Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer of economics at Concordia University in Montreal, says that allowing more fans would help the team’s bottom line, as National Hockey League teams are more dependent on ticket revenue than other major sports leagues.Lander, who specializes in sports economics, says fans do make a difference for the home team, but he worries that making an exception for a sports team could send the wrong message to the public.

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Calgary Flames cancel morning skate Friday after player tests positive for COVID-19

Calgary Flames cancelled their morning skate Friday after a player tested positive for COVID-19.The Flames said in a release that the player is in isolation and all other players and staff members have tested negative. Edmonton Oilers to be Canucks first post-COVID opponent The Flames are scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m.

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Canadiens primed to make waves: ‘We can play pretty much any way you want’

Montreal Canadiens’ home games to go ahead during Quebec curfew Montreal added Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli up front, Joel Edmundson and Alexander Romanov join a defence corps led by captain Shea Weber, and Jake Allen has been tabbed as a dependable, load-sharing backup behind No. 1 goalie Carey Price.Coupled with the emergence of centres Nick Suzuki and Jesperi Kotkaniemi during the summer, the club is eyeing big things ahead of a shortened 56-game campaign in the this-season-only all-Canadian circuit created to avoid crossing into the United States because of border restrictions.“We’ve made some great additions in the off-season,” said Price, whose team was 24th in the overall standings when the schedule was halted 10 months ago.

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Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher to undergo surgery for broken jaw

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens stay alive with Game 5 win over Philadelphia Flyers The Habs forward, who also serves as one of the team’s alternate captain, will be out for the remainder of the quarterfinal series against Philadephia.Wednesday’s match didn’t come without controversy as rookie centerman Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) collided with Flyers’ player Travis Sanheim and recieved a five-minute major penalty, then was ejected from the game.Many fans complained on social media, saying the hit Gallagher suffered deserved reprecussions and the referrees were too strict with Kotkaniemi.Sanheim suffered cuts to the forehead causing him to bleed but he was able to play shortly after and will stay for the rest of the series, whereas

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens stay alive with Game 5 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens once again shut out by the Philadelphia Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens have a decision to make next year, and it’s a vital one for the franchise.Petry will be an unrestricted free agent and will command good money after becoming an absolute force for the Canadiens. And Bergevin certainly can’t argue that he wasn’t there when the big games were being played.In game five against the Flyers, Petry played more than half of the contest.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens even series with the Philadelphia Flyers

Montreal Canadiens will be without their head coach Claude Julien for the rest of their series with the Philadelphia Flyers.Julien had an operation to stent a coronary artery on Thursday. He complained of chest pains in the hours after Game 1.

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Canadiens coach hospitalized with chest pains, expected to miss rest of series

Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien experienced chest pains Wednesday night, was taken by ambulance to a Toronto hospital and is expected to be out the remainder of his team's first-round playoff series.General manager Marc Bergevin explained Julien's absence from practice Thursday and confirmed the situation is not COVID-19 related. Julien, 60, remained in the hospital Thursday afternoon while more tests were being conducted to determine the cause of his condition.“I think he’s in good hands at the hospital here, and everything should be fine and we hope for the best.,” Bergevin said.

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Call of the Wilde: Philadelphia Flyers win tight Game 1 over the Montreal Canadiens

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shutout Pittsburgh Penguins to win series That’s hockey. The club has again come into the series with a good game plan, thanks to their head coach.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shutout Pittsburgh Penguins to win series

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock the Pittsburgh Penguins in game three Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump Pittsburgh Penguins in OT Call of the Wilde: Pittsburgh Penguins even series against the Montreal Canadiens

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock the Pittsburgh Penguins in game three

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump Pittsburgh Penguins in OT NHL teams arrive in Canadian bubbles of Toronto, Edmonton ahead of league restart Call of the Wilde: Pittsburgh Penguins even series against the Montreal Canadiens

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump Pittsburgh Penguins in OT

Montreal Canadiens fans are hoping for top prospect Alexis Lafreniere in the draft instead of Habs victories, in this of most unpredictable of years allow yourself to dream.Not maybe for ultimate glory, but at least for some moments of joy for the players you cheer for with all of your heart. The foundation of future success is built with experience culled in the playoffs, whether you call it that or the “play-in” series.It does not matter what is in a name.

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Habs back on the ice after pandemic break

It’s been a while since Habs fans have seen their beloved team on the ice. While their first exhibition game against the Toronto Maple Leafs was unusual, Montreal Canadiens fans say they’re thrilled to have hockey back.

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Rick Zamperin: 5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Canadiens tuneup game

coronavirus pandemic and even though it was an exhibition game, it was great to see the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens back on the ice.Toronto skated to a 4-2 victory in the one and only tuneup game for each team before they launch into their respective best-of-5 Stanley Cup playoff qualifying series this coming weekend.We back. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/QqTOIi8984— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 29, 2020Here are five takeaways from the Leafs-Habs game at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.

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Rick Zamperin: What to look for as Toronto Maple Leafs return to action

coronavirus pandemic knocked the NHL into the proverbial penalty box, the league is gearing up for its first game action Tuesday night.Players from the 24 teams who are participating in the National Hockey League‘s 2020 restart are now in their respective bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton, two so-called secure zones that they will call home for the next few weeks as they attempt to finish one of the most challenging seasons in history.The Toronto Maple Leafs will play their first game Tuesday night, an exhibition tilt against the rival Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena, since a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 10.

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Montreal Canadiens hit the ice for first official practice since March

Montreal Canadiens training camp at the Brossard practice facility.“It was a lot of fun to get on the ice, skate again, see the teammates and play hockey,” said forward Paul Byron. Gallagher says Habs grateful for second chance The Habs are set to start their five-game qualifying round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Toronto — one of two hub cities, along with Edmonton — on Aug.

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Saskatoon hockey team sets up tribute for Snowbirds Capt. Jennifer Casey

Tributes in the centre of their Rod Hamm Arena dressing room are nothing new for the Western Canada Montreal Canadiens Fan Club‘s hockey team (WCMCFC).

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