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Roy's Next Move

Though I write about the Canucks, I could not get enough of this story. Former Canadiens goaltender and NHL Hall of famer, Patrick Roy, has told reporters that if any proposals came up for a coaching job, he would listen to the offers.  Brian Raiger takes a look at a few teams where the great #33 could possibly go, and could make a positive impact.

Montreal Canadiens - This is going to be my number one choice for a few reasons. We all know that Jacques Martin was fired by the Habs, making Randy Cunneyworth the interim head coach. Let’s say we let Cunneyworth play out this season, and at the end of the year Pierre Gauthier calls up Patty Roy.  Roy has told reporters ...

Do The Montreal Canadiens Need Quebecers On The Team?

 

Any casual sports fan would think that Montreal's hockey team is named the Canadiens because they are Canada’s team, or that they have fans all across Canada.  To be honest, only the last statement is true.

Les Habitants have always spelled Canadiens with an ‘E’ , so maybe that should give some the idea that the team itself doesn’t represent all of Canada. For now, the team represents all of Quebec, whether it be English or French, Catholic or Jewish.  I say for now, because even the most die hard fan of the Habs cannot wait for the return of the Quebec Nordiques. 

So understanding that the Montreal Canadiens are as ...

Greatest Comeback of All-Time!

Greatest Comeback of All-Time!

Guest Writer: Daniel Mercer

One of the most enjoyable facts surrounding sports is that there will always be a new debate.  The fun part about these debates is that they have no parameters and at the end of the day, maybe there isn’t a right answer.  Who is the better boxer, Ali or Pacquiao?  If LeBron James and Michael Jordan were in the dunk contest, who would win?  If the great Wayne Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers, would they be any better?

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we actually knew all of the answers?  I would pay big money to watch Ali step into the ring versus Pacquiao.  I would definitely buy...