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Todd: Perils of playing at home sabotaging Canadiens’ playoff run
Concerning moment in Montreal caught on camera is dominating the entire hockey world The Bell Centre has been the loudest building in hockey for two weeks, and one fan apparently took the "anything goes" energy a little too literally …
Todd: Clueless Leafs blinded by headlight of Canadiens’ playoff train
9 hours ago TAMPA, Fla. — When the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final to win their second straight title, they did so on a Ross Colton goal at 13:27 of the second period to take a 1-0 lead in Game 5 at what was then called Amalie Arena. And that was the final …
Bears' Michael Schofield: Forced out Sunday
Schofield was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Lions with a knee injury. Schofield went to the medical tent and was then carted to the locker room during the second quarter, according to Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com. With Teven Jenkins (neck) also questionable to return versus Detroit, Dieter Eiselen has stepped in right guard for the Bears, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com.
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August 27, 2017 08:32 PM Bears' Dan Skuta: Suffers concussion in preseason game by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Skuta suffered a concussion during the Bear's preseason contest with the Titans on Sunday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Skuta will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can get back to action. As it stands now, Skuta figures to function as a special teamer this year, and whether the concussion will derail his projected outlook remains to be seen.
Q&A: Your questions about the 2017-18 Canadiens TV schedule
The NHL season is about to start, and for the first time since 2014 TSN will be broadcasting Canadiens games. But not all of them. And they won’t be available west of Belleville. Nor can you stream them online in Quebec unless you’re subscribed to TSN through Bell TV or another provider that’s not named Videotron. And Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday games are on Sportsnet or CBC or City or Sportsnet 360 or Sportsnet One, but Saturday afternoon games are still on TSN. Confused yet?
Canadiens’ hopes ride on Pacioretty emerging from playoff fog | HI/O Show
On this week’s show, our panel — former Canadien and TSN 690 radio host Chris Nilan, Gazette sports columnist Jack Todd, CBC Daybreak’s Jessica Rusnak and host Adam Susser — discusses Max Pacioretty’s playoff struggles as well as these topics: Aside from Carey Price and Alexander Radulov, who has been the Canadiens’ most impressive player so far in series against New York? What do the Canadiens need to do to get their captain on track offensively?
Pacioretty poised to carry the Canadiens in the playoffs | HI/O Show
On this week’s Hockey Inside/Out Show, our panel — Gazette sports columnists Stu Cowan and Jack Todd, along with Jessica Rusnak of CBC Daybreak and host Adam Susser — discusses Max Pacioretty blossoming as team captain this season as well as these topics: Will the lack of offence from the fourth line be a problem in the playoffs? What do you think the ceiling is for rookie Artturi Lehkonen?
Puck drops on a new season of the revamped Hockey Inside/Out Show
Please join us for an exciting new season of the revamped Hockey Inside/Out Show featuring a fast-paced format, new features and host/comedian Adam Susser.
Your guide to watching the Canadiens on TV in 2017-18
Three years after the great National Hockey League TV realignment, as Montreal Canadiens fans seem to have finally figured out what channels they can find their team’s games on, a wrench has been thrown into the mix: TSN picked up the team’s TV broadcast rights from Sportsnet. But that doesn’t mean all Canadiens games are on TSN this season.
What the Puck: Trying to solve Habs’ Jekyll-and-Hyde puzzle
It’s been another bad week for the Canadiens’ brass. It began Monday night with P.K. Subban ripping Habs management at a Just For Laughs gala, with the star Predators defenceman happily saying he would be drinking “a good beer, none of that Molson stuff.â€? TouchĂŠ. That’s called hitting them where it hurts. Then my colleague Stu Cowan penned a column wondering aloud where Shea Weber was.
What the Puck: Are the Habs a better team than last season’s edition?
OK, enough talk of The Trade. Let’s talk about something else. Like Shea Weber. Welcome to Montreal, Shea! Now I feel better. There has been so much impassioned, bitter, angry discussion of the Canadiens’ controversial decision to exile P.K. Subban to Nashville, that Weber has been almost lost in the shuffle. It’s actually downright weird. There have been endless pieces looking at Subban from every angle. Was he a problem in the dressing room?
Canadiens-Lightning preview: Subban to miss 10th straight game with sore neck
The matchup: This Lightning is battling for first place in the Atlantic Division. The Bolts are tied in points with their cross-state rivals, the Florida Panthers, but Tampa has two more wins. The Canadiens could have an effect on that race because four of their last five games are against the Florida rivals. This is the third of four games between the Canadiens and the Lightning, who close out the regular season next Saturday at the Bell Centre.
Red Wings-Canadiens preview: De La Rose replaces Matteau in lineup
The matchup: While the Canadiens have been eliminated from playoff contention, they could still have an effect on the Eastern Conference standings. The Red Wings need a win to keep alive their hopes of continuing a playoff streak that dates to 1990. Detroit is tied in points (87) with eighth-place Philadelphia, but the Flyers have a game in hand. The Red Wings are also one point behind the Boston Bruins in the fight for third place in the Atlantic Division.
Wild-Canadiens preview: Darren Dietz gets call for Habs as injury sidelines Subban
The matchup: The Canadiens and the Wild are both harbouring playoff hopes, but Minnesota’s chances are a lot better. The Wild is two points behind the eighth-place Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference race and Minnesota holds a game in hand. The Canadiens are 12th in the Eastern Conference, but they are seven points behind eighth-place Detroit and the Red Wings have a game in hand. This is the second of two meetings between these teams this season and Minnesota was a 2-1 winner on Dec.
Sabres-Habs preview: Galchenyuk catches fire at centre
The matchup: This is the third of five meetings between these also-rans. The Canadiens were 7-2 winners on Oct. 23 in Buffalo, but Montreal missed two opportunities to stay in the playoff race, losing 4-2 at the Bell Centre on Feb. 3 and 6-4 in Buffalo on Feb. 12. Chucky leads the way: Alex Galchenyuk is making a good case for full-time employment as a centre. He has nine goals in his last seven games and has scored twice in each of the past two games.
Maple Leafs-Canadiens preview: Danault set to make Montreal debut
The matchup: The Canadiens are still harbouring some playoff hopes, although trading Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann to the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night robbed the offensively challenged team of some firepower. The Canadiens are five points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the battle for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they need wins and lots of help if they hope to qualify for the post-season.
Flyers-Canadiens preview: Will Habs be looking for a piece of Gudas?
The matchup: The Canadiens woke up Friday in 13th place in the Eastern Conference and the prospects of a playoff spot are remote for both of these teams. The Canadiens are eight points out of a wild-card position with 58 points. Pittsburgh is in seventh place with 66 points and two games in hand over Montreal, while Tampa Bay is eighth with 66 points and one game in hand.
Canadiens-Avalanche preview: Scrivens returns to net in Denver
The matchup: The Canadiens insist there’s plenty of hockey to be played, but if they expect to reach the playoffs they have to start winning. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference, six points behind eighth-place Pittsburgh and the Penguins hold two games in hand. Colorado, which thrashed the Canadiens 6-1 at the Bell Centre on Nov. 14, is eighth in the Western Conference, but the Avs are being pushed by Arizona, which is four points back with three games in hand.
Down on the farm: IceCaps’ Fucale named AHL player of the week
St. John’s IceCaps goalie Zach Fucale was named the AHL’s player of the week on Monday for the period ending Feb. 14. Fucale won all three of his starts last week, stopping 107 of 111 shots for a 1.32 goals-against average and a .964 save percentage. The IceCaps were outshot by a combined 111-60 during the three games, but won them all thanks to Fucale. The 20-year-old from Rosemere was selected by the Canadiens in the second round (36th overall) at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Quebec’s Marie-Michèle Gagnon reaches podium in World Cup slalom
Marie-Michèle Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin celebrates her third-place finish during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on Feb. 15, 2016, in Crans Montana, Switzerland. Vianney Thibaut/Agence Zoom / Getty Images CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Quebec’s Marie-Michèle Gagnon finished third on Monday in a women’s World Cup slalom event.
Jack Todd: Secretive Habs have produced more unanswered questions than wins
Question: So what do the Vatican, the Kremlin and the Montreal Canadiens have in common? Answer: Sorry, that’s a secret. Your Montreal Canadiens have become such a secretive organization, I’m surprised they aren’t suppressing player stats. (How many goals does Max Pacioretty have? “Sorry, we can’t divulge that information at this time.”) The questions about this reeling franchise are multiplying like fungus. Answers? Sorry, fans — that’s none of your business.
Study of former Habs enforcer Todd Ewen’s brain shows no signs of CTE
Study of former Habs enforcer Todd Ewen's brain shows no signs of CTE Published on: February 10, 2016 | Last Updated: February 10, 2016 3:16 PM EST Montreal Canadiens' Todd Ewen signs an autograph for a fan at the Forum in Montreal, May 27, 1993. The brain of deceased NHL enforcer Ewen did not show signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy despite suffering several concussions during the player's career, the Canadian Concussion Centre announced Tuesday.
Alouettes promote Anwar Stewart to defensive-line coach
Alouettes promote Anwar Stewart to defensive-line coach Published on: February 2, 2016 | Last Updated: February 2, 2016 2:46 PM EST Alouettes defensive-line coach Anwar Stewart Stewart played 11 seasons with the team, winning Grey Cups in 2002, 2009 and 2010, and ranks second in club history with 66 sacks. Phil Carpenter / The Gazette The Alouettes promoted Anwar Stewart to defensive line coach Tuesday.
Canadiens preview: Gilbert returns to lineup vs. Flyers
The matchup: The Canadiens are both the hunters and the hunted as they resume play after the all-star break. Montreal is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, three points behind the eighth-place Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers are two points behind the Canadiens, but they can move ahead of Montreal with a win because they have three games in hand. The Flyers are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, while the Canadiens are 2-7-1. This is the second of three meetings between these teams.
St. John’s IceCaps bask in Scott’s all-star buzz
Pacific Division forward John Scott carries his children onto the ice after being named the most valuable player in the NHL hockey All-Star games Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Pacific Division beat the Atlantic Division 1-0. Scott was elected as captain of the Pacific Division while with the Arizona Coyotes. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens and he is now with the Canadiens' AHL affiliate in St. john's Newfoundland.
Alouettes re-sign slotback Nik Lewis
Alouettes re-sign slotback Nik Lewis Published on: January 20, 2016 | Last Updated: January 20, 2016 3:56 PM EST Nik Lewis takes part in the Montreal Alouettes training camp at Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec on Sunday, May 31, 2015. (Dario Ayala / Montreal Gazette) Dario Ayala / Montreal Gazette Slotback Nik Lewis signed a one-year contract with the Alouettes, the CFL club announced Wednesday.
Winter Classic preview: Canadiens crease-crasher Gallagher back to face Bruins
The matchup: Classic? That remains to be seen. It’s good that the NHL finally got around to recognizing one of hockey’s most storied and heated rivalries, but both teams will be missing key players as they battle for at least temporary possession of first place in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins are one point behind the second-place Canadiens, but they’re in a good position because they have played three fewer games.
Habs preview: Game vs. Capitals highlights teams heading in different directions
The matchup: The Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-2 on Dec. 3 in what is considered one of Montreal’s best games this season. Since then, these teams have gone in different directions. The Capitals have the best record in the NHL over the past 10 games at 8-1-1 and have a six-game winning streak. The Canadiens have the NHL’s worst record over the last 10 games at 1-9-0 and have lost five in a row.
Impact to open 2016 home season on March 16 at Olympic Stadium
Impact to open 2016 home season on March 16 at Olympic Stadium Published on: December 22, 2015 | Last Updated: December 22, 2015 3:52 PM EST Members of the Impact go through their first practice of training camp in Montreal on January 23, 2015. The club announced its 2016 home opener will be played on Saturday, March 12, at Olympic Stadium.
Canadiens preview: Fading Habs look to end free fall vs. Wild; McCarron returned to AHL
The matchup: The Canadiens are in free fall after losing 5-1 in Nashville Monday night. They have lost four in a row and are 2-8-1 in their last 11 games. Despite the losing streak, the Canadiens are still in first place in the Atlantic Division with a 20-12-3 record, but four teams are within four points and they all have games in hand. The Wild is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games, but has lost two in a row after falling 6-3 at home to Dallas Tuesday night.
Canadiens preview: Michael McCarron set to make NHL debut against Stars
The matchup: The Canadiens’ offence has been missing in action since Brendan Gallagher was sidelined with two broken fingers, but it’s the defence that will face the toughest test in this game because the Stars lead the league with an average of 3.34 goals a game. Dallas is in first place overall in the NHL with 48 points.
Canadiens preview: Lucic rolls into Bell Centre with Kings
The matchup: This is the Canadiens’ final home game before they embark on an eight-game road trip and they face a tough task in the Kings, who are leading the Pacific Division. This is the fifth game in a six-game road trip for the Kings, and their 5-3 loss to Ottawa Monday was the first time in 10 games they failed to earn at least one point. The Kings are 7-1-2 in that stretch.
Canadiens’ Carey Price first goalie to win Lou Marsh Trophy
Price became the first hockey goaltender to win the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s top athlete on Tuesday. Price hit career highs with 44 wins with a 1.96 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage for Montreal in the 2014-15 season. He also won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender, the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association and earned the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL MVP as judged by his fellow players.
Canadiens preview: Sharks sliding down NHL food chain
The matchup: Both teams have experienced tough times of late. The Canadiens, who are dealing with injuries to key players, had lost five of six — and four in a row — before bouncing back with a 3-1 win over Ottawa Saturday. Despite the recent skid, the Canadiens are still in first place in the Atlantic Division. The Sharks are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and are winless (0-5-1) in their last six after they were shut out 2-0 at home by Minnesota Saturday.
Canadiens preview: Tokarski gets start in goal vs. Senators; Therrien shakes up lines
The matchup: This rivalry isn’t as old as the Canadiens-Leafs rivalry and the teams don’t have the playoff history Montreal has with Boston, but the Senators have proved to be a formidable rival in recent years. The geographical proximity is a factor and there might be elements of Quebec’s distrust of Ottawa and the concept of small-town Ottawa battling against the big city. On the ice, these teams don’t like each other and have engaged in hard-fought playoff battles in 2013 and this year.
Impact goalkeeper Bush, forward Oduro to stay with club in 2016
Impact goalkeeper Bush, forward Oduro to stay with club in 2016 Published on: December 7, 2015 | Last Updated: December 7, 2015 7:13 PM EST Goalkeeper Evan Bush makes a save during drills at Montreal Impact practice at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal Friday February 27, 2015. (John Mahoney / MONTREAL GAZETTE) John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette The Montreal Impact announced the MLS club exercised options on 10 players, and re-signed two others, for the 2016 season on Monday.
N.D.G. baseball team undefeated at Canadian Little League Intermediate Championship
N.D.G. baseball team undefeated at Canadian Little League Intermediate Championship Published on: July 29, 2015 | Last Updated: July 29, 2015 2:17 PM EDT A net full of baseballs are shown before the Toronto Blue Jays take part in batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
Kahnawake’s Derek White makes racing history
As the scorching sun beat down through the humidity on New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon on Sunday, the stock cars in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series lined up for the 5-Hour Energy 301 green flag. Among the hoods adorned with McDonald’s, Mobile and Miller Lite logos sat the black No. 33 Chevrolet emblazoned with the red-and-yellow Mohawk warrior flag.
Is free-agent winger Frolik on Canadiens’ radar?
General manager Marc Bergevin has a little more cash to spend when the NHL free-agent frenzy opens on Wednesday. He also has another position to fill after buying out right-winger P.A Parenteau, but the speculation is that Bergevin will fill that hole with right-winger Michael Frolik, an unrestricted free agent from the Winnipeg Jets.
David Coleal to lead Bombardier business-jet unit
David Coleal to lead Bombardier business-jet unit Published on: May 18, 2015Last Updated: May 18, 2015 7:12 PM EDT David M. Coleal, new president of Bombardier Business Aircraft. Bombardier Bombardier Inc. replaced the head of the business-jet unit in the latest executive change at the struggling Canadian planemaker. David Coleal was named president of Bombardier Business Aircraft, replacing Eric Martel, who left “to pursue other career opportunities,” the company said in a statement on Monday.
Report: Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount suspended for 2015 opener
Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount has been suspended for the first regular season game of 2015 for violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to Fox Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. The same report suggests that this stems from an arrest that occurred last year.Blount recorded 547 rushing yards with five touchdowns last season. He played for both the Steelers and Patriots in 2014.
Report: Indians working on a deal with P Carlos Carrasco
Mariners outfielder Austin Jackson knows how important it is for him to reach base in the lead-off role, reports MLB.com. "The main focus for me at the top of the order obviously is to get on base for those guys," said the 28-year-old. "You have guys capable of changing the game with one swing, so anything I can do to get on base is just going to be a plus." Jackson hit .256 last season with 47 RBI and 20 stolen bases in stints between Seattle and Detroit.
Panthers OT Jonathan Martin excited about new opportunity
Panthers offensive tackle Jonathan Martin is looking forward to being a part of the team, reports the team's official website. He also believes that being with the Panthers is an ideal fit."I'm excited to be a part of a team that's had a lot of success recently," Martin said.
Jimbo Fisher: Jameis Winston victim of 'character assassination'
Jimbo Fisher is not pleased with how the media have portrayed Jameis Winston. Former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is being touted as the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft. He is leaving behind a two-year collegiate career where he threw for 7,964 yards with 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2013, Winston was not a finalist this past season, as his touchdown numbers dropped while his interceptions increased.
Astros P Brady Aiken says he had Tommy John surgery
Astros pitcher Brady Aiken took to Twitter to announce that he had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Aiken talked about the surgery and what he'll have to overcome in a piece on theplayerstribune.com. "Yesterday, I had Tommy John surgery to fix my left arm. I'm obviously extremely disappointed. I wanted to let my pitching speak for itself, but now there are going to be new distractions. For that reason, I wanted to be the one to tell people what's happened and make this a fresh start.
Report: QB Johnny Manziel could join Browns in April
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel could leave rehab and join the Browns as early as April 20th for offseason workouts, per ESPN. His exact release from treatment is not guaranteed at this time, but sources have said that an April release is possible. General manager Ray Farmer stated that Manziel's return to the team is in the hands of the people at the treatment facility.
LB James Harrison deciding between Steelers and Titans
Linebacker James Harrison plans on playing in the NFL in 2015, but he is still deciding which team he'd like to play for this upcoming season.Harrison took to Instagram to explain the situation of choosing between the Steelers and Titans.“The opinions of my support team are split, but for me, my love for the man who both started, and made my career what it is, is undeniable,” Harrison wrote in Instragram.
Indians OF Nick Swisher could miss opening day, not crushed
There is a possibility that Indians outfielder Nick Swisher may not be ready to start on opening day, according to cleveland.com. But he is not letting that bother him."Obviously, my goal is to be ready for opening day," said Swisher. "Sure I want to be ready to go then. But if I'm not, it's not going crush me. Like it would have four months ago."Right now, my entire body is getting stronger, which is great. In general we're just going to wait it out, see how we feel and move on from there.
Bulls C Joakim Noah frustrated by limited minutes
After undergoing athroscopic knee surgery, the Bulls have kept center Joakim Noah on limited minutes this season, according to the Daily Herald.Noah is frustrated by the fact that his minutes have been restricted."It's frustrating," Noah said. "But I think I'm not the only one who's frustrated sometimes. I think it's part of the grind. But I'm just trying to stay focused on what's important: trying to win basketball games. I'm not trying to get caught up in any noise or anything like that.
Vikings tell RB Adrian Peterson he won't be released
Vikings general manager Rick Spielman told running back Adrian Peterson's agent, Ben Dogra, that the team won't release him, according to USA Today. Dogra wrote in a text, "It was important for me to relay the position the Vikings are taking to Adrian. I want to make sure there is absolutely no confusion whatsoever."Peterson was placed on the commissioner's exempt list last season after being charged with injuring a child.
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