January 23, 2022 – Kudos to Geoff Molson. The Jeff Gorton & Kent Hughes hires feel good. As someone that was the Habs first Analytics guy and video statographer back in the 90’s it’s great to see the team finally take some strong steps forward with a clear focus to winning. As this scribbler has… Continue reading Hockey Crunch – By Jamie Gilcig – Kent Hughes Hiring Reflects on Quebecois Culture & Nordiques Expos Reality
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Habs Owner Geoff Molson Gets an A for Firing of Berg & Hiring of Gorton. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
November 30, 2021 – Many people don’t realize that I actually used to work for the Habs. Way back in the 90’s I was their first real analytics guy during the Rejean Houle/Mario Tremblay days. I actually used a VCR with a shuttle that caught fire to crunch video. Sometimes I’d literally work through the… Continue reading Habs Owner Geoff Molson Gets an A for Firing of Berg & Hiring of Gorton. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
Hockey Crunch – Stick a Fork in the Habs for 2020 – Time to Trade Price & Others. By Jamie Gilcig JAN 28, 2020
Right now Hab fans have to be wondering about owner Geoff Molson? Either he’s calling the shots and Bergy is a puppet, or he’s simply letting a really really really bad GM ruin a legendary franchise. No playoffs and bad blood equal less cash. It makes no sense for this well heeled franchise to keep… Continue reading Hockey Crunch – Stick a Fork in the Habs for 2020 – Time to Trade Price & Others. By Jamie Gilcig JAN 28, 2020
HOCKEY CRUNCH – Habs Messy Season End With Bubble by Jamie Gilcig 040719
In this cap age of hockey a team must be aware of its asset management or it ends up like Detroit or Chicago, or sadly, Los Angeles. Going nowhere for the hope of a shot. In the Habs case it’s really bewildering as it’s core has not improved this season and they managed the epic… Continue reading HOCKEY CRUNCH – Habs Messy Season End With Bubble by Jamie Gilcig 040719
HOCKEY CRUNCH – Habs Fans & Team Deserve Play Off Cookie from Bergy by Jamie Gilcig 020119
It’s been an interesting year. It’s been a weird year. With very low expectations les boys are firmly in a playoff spot, even if it’s just a wild card one. Carey decided to be Carey once his bud Captain Shea Weber was back and Tie Domi has been a refreshing player to watch. Now this… Continue reading HOCKEY CRUNCH – Habs Fans & Team Deserve Play Off Cookie from Bergy by Jamie Gilcig 020119
Habs 1st Report Card & How to Carry Price by Jamie Gilcig 111318 PC
The Habs are off to a good start. With all of the recent historical drama you have to give les boys credit. A win is a win is a win which I’m sure Jean Chretien would agree with. And the team has banked some early season wins. That’s the thing about beating expectation. Geoff Molson… Continue reading Habs 1st Report Card & How to Carry Price by Jamie Gilcig 111318 PC
Bergy Misses Again & Again – Habs in for Very Long Season – by Jamie Gilcig 070218
Cornwall Ontario – After the draft and free agent frenzy day it appears that Montreal Canadiens fans are in for another very long season. They deserve better. Montreal has had a very clear need. A number one Centre. They also need to rebuild their D after GM Marc Bergevin decimated it last season. It’s a… Continue reading Bergy Misses Again & Again – Habs in for Very Long Season – by Jamie Gilcig 070218
Domi Swap Shows Habs GM Marc Bergevin Doesn’t Understand the Concept of Trading by Jamie Gilcig 081918
Cornwall Ontario – When I worked for the Habs in the 90’s during that one interesting season when we moved into the Bell Centre and nearly upset the Rangers in the playoffs, trades were run by me. At the risk of being humble my reports and advice to Reggie were dead on accurate. It was… Continue reading Domi Swap Shows Habs GM Marc Bergevin Doesn’t Understand the Concept of Trading by Jamie Gilcig 081918
What Can the Habs Get for Pacioretty by Jamie Gilcig 010318
Cornwall Ontario – With the Habs falling off the edge of bubble and the team showing no signs of progress it looks like owner Geoff Molson is considering some moves. When rumor sites start talking about certain types of rumors that means a name is in play. Multiple sites have mentioned Pacioretty. If the Habs… Continue reading What Can the Habs Get for Pacioretty by Jamie Gilcig 010318
215,000 Molson Coors NHL Beer Glass RECALL 123117
Molson Coors Canada recalls Limited Edition NHL Beer Glass Starting date: December 29, 2017 Posting date: December 29, 2017 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Household Items Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Laceration Hazard Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-65524 Affected products Limited Edition NHL 20 oz (568 ml) Beer Glass Product description… Continue reading 215,000 Molson Coors NHL Beer Glass RECALL 123117
Time to Stick a Fork in the 2017/18 Habs Courtesy of Geoff Molson 121917
Cornwall Ontario – The Christmas break sadly is the funeral song for les boys this season. The injury to Shea Weber didn’t do it. The drama that is Carey Price actually wasn’t either. It was owner Geoff Molson signing off on the strange Rejean Houle type management of his hand picked GM Marc Bergevin. … Continue reading Time to Stick a Fork in the 2017/18 Habs Courtesy of Geoff Molson 121917
Habs Implosion Will be Messy. By Jamie Gilcig 102717
Cornwall Ontario – Habs GM Rejean Houle Marc Bergevin stuck his head out to have a confab with media after their win earlier this week. Last night the team responded to their victory by being shutout by LA in their own bard while goalie Carey Price was mock applauded for make a save late… Continue reading Habs Implosion Will be Messy. By Jamie Gilcig 102717
Yes Mr. Molson – It’s Time to Blow Up the Habs With a New GM. By Jamie Gilcig 101817
Cornwall Ontario – And now for something completely different. I know. Anything can happen in sports. But in 2017, in a cap age with parity, the odds of the Montreal Canadiens winning Lord Stanley’s Cup are about where that Norwegian Blue is. When you fail in the postseason, fail in the off season, fail in… Continue reading Yes Mr. Molson – It’s Time to Blow Up the Habs With a New GM. By Jamie Gilcig 101817
Preseason Winless Habs Highlight Defensive Woes. By Jamie Gilcig 092917
Cornwall Ontario – Short of pulling a rabbit out of his hat and using some of that $8M in cap space, Habs GM Marc Bergevin is in a tricky position that might see him lose his job. After consistently overpaying for less valuable assets the Habs are in a position of weakness and a clear… Continue reading Preseason Winless Habs Highlight Defensive Woes. By Jamie Gilcig 092917
Is the Carey Price Contract Tradeable? Bergy Deflates Hab Values. By Jamie Gilcig 080817
Cornwall Ontario – It’s been a disastrous two years for Habs GM Marc Bergevin. When owner Geoff Molson fires him this season he won’t be able to say that he wasn’t given every opportunity to win in Montreal. Five seasons with no true improvement in the roster during the cap era is not good for… Continue reading Is the Carey Price Contract Tradeable? Bergy Deflates Hab Values. By Jamie Gilcig 080817
HABS Bergy Pulls a Turnip on NHL Free Agent Day 2017 – by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – Well Habs GM Marc Bergevin signed his centre. Peter Holland. I know. A Coyote cast off. Now this is Sunday July 2 at 10:30 AM and it’s still early days, but Mr. Bergevin’s signing of Karl Alzner also was not a sign to get excited about. Alzner’s a decent enough 4th or… Continue reading HABS Bergy Pulls a Turnip on NHL Free Agent Day 2017 – by Jamie Gilcig
Apparently You Do Need 2 Strong Centre’s in the NHL in 2017. By Jamie Gilcig JUNE 7, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – As we wait to see who gets to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup this season (Go PK!) there’s a bit of a lull in the hockey world. The Las Vegas expansion only has so much heat story wise, free agency is looking to be a bore this year and it seems that it’s… Continue reading Apparently You Do Need 2 Strong Centre’s in the NHL in 2017. By Jamie Gilcig JUNE 7, 2017
Why Geoff Molson Has to Fire Habs GM Marc Bergevin by Jamie Gilcig MAY 27,2017
Cornwall Ontario – All GM’s have their ups and down as Hab fans prepare to watch PK Subban enter the realm that is the Stanley Cup final for a team that’s reached it for the very first time ever; coincidently, the first year after trading swapping out their heart, soul, and captain, who never led… Continue reading Why Geoff Molson Has to Fire Habs GM Marc Bergevin by Jamie Gilcig MAY 27,2017