Just watched Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (streaming on Disney+) Very funny. Throwback to films of yore, and absolutely killer soundtrack. Highly recommend.

How did Marchment not score!? Solid night for Zach Bolduc. Felt like a playoff game. Great sign of Habs continued growth that they were able to care of business, again. Just the 4th time Columbus has lost in regulation in their last 27 games!

Fascinating read (in French) on the Canadiens francophone media rights. Looks like 39 games and the playoffs(!!) are still available next year and going forward ... what's gonna happen there? ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/22408...

Looks like the Habs have officially won the Dobson trade. I’m glad we won’t have to ever hear about it again!

THIS IS FOR WALLACE

It is unfortunate that Jakub Dobes looked like Sam Montembeault in his first game since the big move, but also not entirely unpredictable. It's going to be fascinating to see how Fowler does tomorrow night. A lot hanging in the balance.

The Canadiens leaving California with three points.

This feels a bit unfair for the Kings, sure. But man, have the Canadiens had this exact thing happen to them a lot of times this season. Maybe there is justice in the world.

to me it rocks that this company that has never come within light-years of making money and has a bad product with zero practical use cases is the pivot point of the global economy because a bunch of embarrassing Burning Man dorks just decided it should be

I miss David Aebischer

Everything for Habs post-Olympic break has been a reminder that despite how well the rebuild has gone, things don’t always go the way you want them to. Things broke their way a lot, for a long time, before the break. Early days yet, but it’s not happening for them so far since.

Probably a coincidence, but I wouldn’t say this is an encouraging response by the Habs to their lack of activity of deadline day.

So Philip Glass just joined TikTok. He only has like 4 posts and they’re simply him in what I assume is his living room playing the piano. First comment on one I saw was “your piano is too close to the fireplace, you’ll dry it out” and if that’s not the internet in a nutshell I don’t know what is.

Was on the TSN 690 Morning Show with @conormckenna.bsky.social this morning to talk a bit about the Red Wings www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

3 Starr Quiz: What Do We Read Into THIS Habs Decision?

I wrote about the time Jesse Jackson brought the movement to Sesame Street. [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

Happy retirement to Robert Woods, who helped define the “Sean McVay offense”, was totally fearless across the middle, full of great personality, and had the coolest nickname ever. “Bobby Trees”.

Great thread on that incredible halftime show.

Tuning into Olympics coverage takes me from “who is Hashimoto?” to, three minutes later: “wow, this really isn’t like Hashimoto.”

Why does it feel like everything that was once good and nice is being taken away, piece by piece?

Jakub Dobes may not make it look pretty, but he gets run support and hasn’t lost a game since the infamous one vs TB that prompted the Fowler call up on Dec 9th. I realize he hasn’t played a ton since then, but still very impressive.

A lot of bad calls on the Guhle injury by the doctors here on BlueSky lol

Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

if I'm Joe Brady, I am absolutely trying to hire Sean McDermott as my DC. it's a good scheme fit with the players they have

It's wild that Sam Montembeault's excellent play cost the Canadiens a shot at drafting the likes of Celebrini, Bedard and countless others in years past. It's even more wild that now that they have a good enough team to win a round or two, he isn't good enough to hang onto a game they have in hand.

It's because he's small, you see. It's not in the rulebook, but it's a thing.

Glass half full perspective: The Canadiens are the youngest team in the NHL, and if they could get a save when they needed one they'd be a lot better than they currently are.

Cole Caufield est le premier joueur du Canadien avec un tour du chapeau contre les Bruins depuis Mike Cammalleri le 4 déc 2009 (match du centenaire). Dernier tour du chapeau d'un joueur du CH à Boston : Mark Recchi, le 4 oct 1997 Pour citer le grand @so-lorange.bsky.social, c'est bien pour dire

I thought the a Hab was gonna have to get murdered to get a PP here.

How about the nights Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson just had against USA GM Bill Guerin's team?

Cole Caufield scores to break a tie for the 13th time this season, more than any other player in the NHL. Money.

What an incredible game. I can't believe this is how it's gonna end after all that.

That 3 on 3 OT was the full Lane Hutson experience.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple fucking rocked. Absolutely adored this movie.

Pretty disheartening performance from the Canadiens, taking all factors into account.

I enjoyed reading this story about Felix Auger-Aliassime: www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

You gotta take the schedule into account! 8 games in 13 days! Youngest team in the league, went on the road against the team that knocked them out last year and earned a point. It's a choice of glass half full vs half empty.

Gotta feel for Montembeault. He was incredible as the Canadiens ran out of gas in the 3rd and OT. Nice point earned.

First Habs OT in 9 days. I was starting to forget how this feels.

I think the 3-goalie battle is over. Let's see Fowler and Montembeault duke it out for the top job and Jakub Dobes try to find his game in Laval.

Yeah the Chargers offensive line is in shambles and melted down when New England knew they had to pass, but you can't excuse how bad Herbert was independent of that. He was not good at any point in this game. Every playoff game has been a different type of disaster for him.

Tour du béret pour Alexandre Texier!!!!

Habs 7-0 vs 2x defending Cup champs in past two seasons. Weird, but I'll definitely take it.

This game has been a bullet point example of what's wrong with officiating in the NHL.

Dobes on Arber Xhekaj: "He's my favourite guy."

Lane Hutson hitting the bullseye from 200 feet while hitting a PPG pace. I've said before I think he can beat Larry Robinson's single-season scoring record with the Habs (85 points), I didn't think he'd be threatening to do it in his 2nd season.

What a batshit game to begin the new year. Solid win on the road against a quality opponent. And in regulation! That doesn't happen often. Hope Matheson is OK, they're gonna need him.

Every time Lane Hutson scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.

Solid perspective from Alex.

That was an incredible win from the Canadiens. I was just telling Amanda, who doesn’t watch or care about hockey: this team is good. They aren’t there yet, but possess a lot of the qualities you look for in a championship team. It’s been so fun to follow the rebuild. Happy New Year!