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Todd: If Habs can master holding leads and home-ice play, they will thrive — bank on it
Delivered another example of their template for home games on Thursday: Fall behind, come back, fall behind, come back. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scores on Utah Mammoth's Sebastian Cossa during first period in Montreal on Thursday. /Montreal Gazette My bank died Friday. Don't have an account? Create Account That may seem an odd way to put it.
Todd: If Habs can master holding leads and home-ice play, they will thrive — bank on it
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Delivered another example of their template for home games on Thursday: Fall behind, come back, fall behind, come back. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scores on Utah Mammoth's Sebastian Cossa during first period in Montreal on Thursday. /Montreal Gazette My bank died Friday. That may seem an odd way to put it.
Todd: Cast aside the Canadiens’ struggles and instead marvel at Lane Hutson’s magic
Watching Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson night after night, increasingly in charge of the game at both ends of the ice, is like watching Guy Lafleur put it all together, Jack Todd writes. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette Article content This one had it all — all the NHL delights that keep you coming back for more. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Todd: With grit and great expectations, Canadiens are knocking on Lord Stanley’s door
With Panthers and Leafs likely back in the mix, I’m picking Habs to finish second in Atlantic, third in East. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Making the grade: Forward Florian Xhekaj, left, and defenceman Adam Engstrom begin the season on the Canadiens' 23-man roster. /Montreal Gazette During one of those tedious exhibition games back when the Canadiens were preparing for another no-hope season, Red Fisher leaned over to me in the press box. Don't have an account?
Todd: New Canadien Chris Kreider was wrongfully convicted by Habs fans for Carey Price hit
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Yet the court of public opinion decided long ago he made a conscious decision to try to injure the goalie. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers crashes into Canadiens' Carey Price during Eastern Conference final game in Montreal on May 17, 2014. /The Gazette I was wrong — and so were you.
Todd: New Canadien Chris Kreider was wrongfully convicted by Habs fans for Carey Price hit
Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers crashes into Canadiens' Carey Price during Eastern Conference final game in Montreal on May 17, 2014. Photo by John Kenney /The Gazette Article content I was wrong — and so were you. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
Kudos to Kylian Mbappe for heroic stand against gambling scourge
Finally, an athlete with global stature is willing to stand up to the toxic virus of gambling at a moment when the spotlight is at its most intense. Rather than standing in line with his hand out waiting to fill his pockets with the illicit profits of the gambling industry, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé has called the betting scourge (and the toxic sludge of commercials that support it) what it is — ruinous. “Sports betting is destructive,” Mbappé said.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 29, 2026 • Last updated Jun 29, 2026 • 4 minute read Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT /AFP via Getty Images Article content Soccer is a beautiful game.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 29, 2026 • Last updated 20 hours ago • 4 minute read Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT /AFP via Getty Images Article content Soccer is a beautiful game.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. By Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Last updated 2 days ago Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 29, 2026 • Last updated 2 days ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino.
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Stephen Eustáquio’s late strike against South Africa helps Canada rack up its first victory in an elimination match. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. /AFP via Getty Images Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino. Don't have an account?
Todd: Canada’s historic run, dazzling World Cup seize spotlight from Infantino-Trump circus
Team Canada players celebrate Sunday's win over South Africa in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT /AFP via Getty Images Article content Soccer is a beautiful game. So beautiful, it can even survive Gianni Infantino. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
Todd: Tkachuk, Raddysh deals raise bar for Canadiens as division foes fortify
Weekend deals by Panthers and Leafs mean a very tough, very deep Atlantic Division has gotten tougher and deeper. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens' Jake Evans battles Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk in front of Samuel Montembeault during second period in Montreal on Dec. 2, 2025. /Montreal Gazette Let’s face it: Brady Tkachuk was as out of place in our nation’s capital as a man-bun on a U.S. Marine.
Todd: Tkachuk, Raddysh deals raise bar for Canadiens as division foes fortify
Todd: Tkachuk, Raddysh deals raise bar for Canadiens as division foes fortify Weekend deals by Panthers and Leafs mean a very tough, very deep Atlantic Division has gotten tougher and deeper. Canadiens' Jake Evans battles Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk in front of Samuel Montembeault during second period in Montreal on Dec. 2, 2025. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette Article content Let’s face it: Brady Tkachuk was as out of place in our nation’s capital as a man-bun on a U.S. Marine.
Todd: Tkachuk, Raddysh deals raise bar for Canadiens as division foes fortify
Weekend deals by Panthers and Leafs mean a very tough, very deep Atlantic Division has gotten tougher and deeper. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 22, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read Canadiens' Jake Evans battles Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk in front of Samuel Montembeault during second period in Montreal on Dec. 2, 2025.
Todd: Tkachuk, Raddysh deals raise bar for Canadiens as division foes fortify
Weekend deals by Panthers and Leafs mean a very tough, very deep Atlantic Division has gotten tougher and deeper. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 22, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read Canadiens' Jake Evans battles Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk in front of Samuel Montembeault during second period in Montreal on Dec. 2, 2025.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. OHL news and expert analysis from Postmedia reporters across the province. • There was an error, please provide a valid email address. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of On the OHL will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024. /Montreal Gazette We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The good?
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. By Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Last updated Jun 16, 2026 Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette Article content We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 15, 2026 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 4 minute read Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024. /Montreal Gazette We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Sign In or Create an Account The good?
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Skip to Content Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024. /Montreal Gazette We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Don't have an account? Create Account The good?
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024. /Montreal Gazette We’re going to need to cue the Ennio Morricone score for this one, because it’s been the spring of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The good?
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Article content Thanks, but that’s a hard no. Article content Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander looks for an open receiver during first half at Molson Stadium on Friday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette Article content Ted, lassoed: It was not until several minutes after Canada tied its World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina that we realized that it was not celebrity fathead Ryan Reynolds who scored the winning goal, but a chap named Larin who actually plays for Canada. Who knew?
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 15, 2026 • Last updated Jun 16, 2026 • 4 minute read Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 15, 2026 • Last updated Jun 16, 2026 • 4 minute read Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024.
Todd: Canadiens should take a hard pass on adding Oilers star Connor McDavid
Tight-knit Habs would instantly become a supporting cast for the Edmonton centreman. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Jun 15, 2026 • Last updated 1 week ago • 4 minute read Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki pursues Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period in Montreal on Nov. 18, 2024.
Todd: Canadiens fever grips city as depth players put headlock on Sabres Original
The view from the back of a circling seagull hunting French fries must be astounding: A sea of red outside the Bell Centre, stretching into the distance. There is nothing like Montreal in May when the Canadiens are on a playoff run. After a long, dreary winter (especially long and dreary this year) the town comes alive, with the hockey team as soul and nerve centre alike, the living, breathing expression of all our aspirations. Stanley Cup No. 25? Hey, we can dream.
Todd: NHL gambles away its credibility with draft lottery Original
If it were possible to get a snapshot of this vast country following the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, the reaction would have been one monumental eye-roll from Newfoundland to Nanaimo — minus southern Ontario. Followed by an avalanche of pithy comments: “Yeah, right!” “As if!” “This is bull!” “Bettman’s at it again!” Or simply: “Fix!!!” followed by as many exclamation points as you would care to add. The Maple Leafs winning the lottery was not a mathematical impossibility.
Todd: NHL gambles away its credibility with draft lottery
Even if the Leafs winning it was on the up-and-up, and it probably was, a blatant conflict of interest remains. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Despite having only 10th-best odds of drafting first in 2025, the New York Islanders hit the jackpot and selected Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick.
Todd: Canadiens’ success shaped by belief they’re part of something bigger
Exceptional togetherness is the glue that bonds youthful Habs in post-season battle with superstar-laden Lightning. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canadiens winger Cole Caufield celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki during the second period of Game 4 at the Bell Centre on April 26.
Todd: Canadiens’ Slafsquatch leaves giant footprints in Tampa Original
The Tampa crowd was loud and proud, ready to rock and roll, to watch their playoff-hardened Lightning whup the bejeepers out of the adolescent Canadiens. With help from some skewed officiating, things were going pretty much according to plan — until Juraj Slafkovsky crashed the party. For the fans in Tampa Bay, it was like having Kash Patel show up at your barbecue with a two-four under his arm. One. Two. Three.
Todd: Canadiens’ rebuild path serves as roadmap for shattered Maple Leafs
Overdrive went into overdrive this past week. After providing a cheering section for the Maple Leafs for years, the afternoon TSN talk show was faced with a very different task: Dissecting the collapse of the Leafs this season and the increasingly bizarre role of MLSE CEO Keith Pelley in that catastrophe. To be fair, regulars Jamie McLennan and Jeff O’Neill handled it well.
Todd: Resilient Canadiens will roll to win in first-round playoff series
Skip to Content Despite losing defenceman Noah Dobson, underrated Habs have boundless reserves of drive, confidence and will to win. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Todd: Boxer Alex Hilton was gifted with talent, but cursed by alcohol
It was a life torn from Greek tragedy — if the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were performed, not in outdoor amphitheatres in ancient Greece, but in seedy roadside bars in small Quebec towns, in cheap motels where Alex Hilton and his brothers slept in dresser drawers as infants, in boxing rings from Montreal to Las Vegas, in bloody battles under the bright lights circled with cigar smoke, and in the most dour and dangerous of prisons.
Todd: Canadiens’ rebuild raises the bar in NHL littered with teardowns
Prepared for future by signing stars to deals with workable numbers down the line — which Leafs, Canucks failed at. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A rare miss by Canadiens winger Cole Caufield as Rangers' Igor Shesterkin stops the Montreal sniper during the first period in New York on Thursday night.
Todd: Clueless Leafs blinded by headlight of Canadiens’ playoff train Original
We hope MLSE president Keith Pelley isn’t in the habit of taking walks near the downtown arena where the Leafs (one of the seven teams he governs) play something resembling hockey. With Pelley’s awareness of what’s going on around him, he’s a lock to get run over by a mail truck. Or a freight train.
Todd: Brendan Gallagher's heart has pumped Canadiens' lifeblood for 14 seasons
1 hour ago The NBA has been experiencing Western Conference supremacy since the moment Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls for the second time following the 1998 NBA Finals. East teams have won plenty of championships over that time period — most recently, the 2019 Toronto Raptors, 2021 Milwaukee …
Todd: Time has come for Canadiens to move on from Samuel Montembeault Original
Advertisement oop Skip to Content With the goalie in the throes of an ugly season, it’s time to ride the hot hand and go with Jakub Dobes. A playoff spot depends on it. Author of the article: By • Special to Montreal Gazette Canadiens' Samuel Montembeault looks back at puck bouncing out of net on a goal by the Buffalo Sabres' Zach Benson during second period in Montreal on Jan. 22. Montreal Gazette Nineteen seconds. Nineteen seconds.
Todd: Time has come for Canadiens to move on from Samuel Montembeault
3 hours ago MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and starting over at quarterback. Tagovailoa — the team’s primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons — will be released, the Dolphins said Monday, a move that comes less than two years after he signed a $212 million …
Todd: Cole Caufield's million-watt smile energizes Canadiens Original
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Like most of the core players on this astonishing team, the winger's fun factor is off the charts as he closes in on a 40-goal season. Author of the article: By • Special to Montreal Gazette Canadiens winger Cole Caufield celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against Nashville Predators in Montreal on Oct. 16, 2025. /Montreal Gazette Cole Caufield is smiling a lot these days and when Cole is smiling, all is well in Habs world.
Todd: Cole Caufield's million-watt smile energizes Canadiens
Like most of the core players on this astonishing team, the winger's fun factor is off the charts as he closes in on a 40-goal season. Author of the article: Jack Todd • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Mar 02, 2026 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 4 minute read Canadiens winger Cole Caufield celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against Nashville Predators in Montreal on Oct. 16, 2025.
Todd: U.S. Olympic men's team leaves icy stain on hockey that won't go away Original
Advertisement oop Skip to Content By being not-so-innocent props in an insult to the women's team and a Trump propaganda carnival, the players disrespected fans across Canada. Author of the article: By • Special to Montreal Gazette Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk shows off his goal medal after arriving at Miami International Airport from the Milano Cortina Olympics on Feb. 23.
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