Columnist @thehockeywriters.bsky.social, freelance writer, translator, and opinion-haver.https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mwvfen76is24It may sting to see Kirill Marchenko with the Leafs. The price to acquire him would have stung more for the Canadiens #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-wise-to-have-passed-on-marchenko-despite-trade-to-leafs/02 Oct 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvfen76is24https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mwldfhbh4c24Despite being cut over Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler should remain the future in net for the Canadiens, emphasis on "should" #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-questionably-cut-fowler-keep-montembeault/28 Sep 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwldfhbh4c24https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mwggyex3f22bNothing is guaranteed for the Canadiens in 2026-27, but it's nice to know not everything needs to go exactly right for them to theoretically continue to find success #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/3-canadiens-keys-successful-2026-27/26 Sep 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwggyex3f22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mwdscratp22nFirst Chris Kreider... now potentially Mark Scheifele according to some reports. This is becoming a disturbing trend for the Montreal Canadiens #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-dont-need-scheifele-to-win-now-or-ever/25 Sep 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdscratp22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvpwffa6us23While Kaiden Guhle is out once again, there is at least one silver lining to the less-than-ideal situation #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-reinbacher-likelier-to-earn-roster-spot-with-guhle-out/17 Sep 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpwffa6us23https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvn64t77xc2cThe Canadiens closed out a successful offseason with new deals for Arber Xhekaj and Alex Newhook, but the Chris Kreider one is likely what will define it for better or worse #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-close-out-successful-offseason-newhook-xhekaj-signings-2026/16 Sep 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvn64t77xc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvkqcl72es2bIt's possible to be both a good choice to be named alternate captain and the wrong one at the same time. Canadiens forward Josh Anderson is proof of that #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-make-anderson-alternate-captain-while-passing-over-hutson/15 Sep 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkqcl72es2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvi6xwikak2uThe Zachary Bolduc extension looks bad at first glance for the Canadiens. Looks can also be deceiving #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-miss-mark-on-bolduc-extension-2026/14 Sep 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi6xwikak2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvi6tz7j6k2uOn the Canadiens signing head coach Martin St. Louis to a well-deserved extension: #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-sign-head-coach-martin-st-louis-to-extension/14 Sep 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi6tz7j6k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvfnjvlv2c2fThere is really only one logical reason why Chris Kreider would sign with the Canadiens for a single season #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-have-evolved-into-choice-destination-as-kreider-signing-proves/13 Sep 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfnjvlv2c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mvda7uoifc2sWhere will Juraj Slafkovsky play... and other roster decisions the Canadiens face heading into training camp #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/3-questions-canadiens-face-heading-into-training-camp-2026/12 Sep 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvda7uoifc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mv6p6g26xc2eThank you, @zebhabs.bsky.social for having me on to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky of the Montreal Canadiens. Always a pleasure. https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/the-top-25-under-25-2026-number-3-juraj-slafkovsk%C3%BD/id1405421470?i=100078865568410 Sep 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6p6g26xc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mv65mp7ta22qPlaying Lane Hutson on his natural side should be an easy call for the Canadiens heading into 2026-27 #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/how-canadiens-put-hutson-in-best-position-to-succeed-2026-27/10 Sep 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv65mp7ta22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mup43maj4k2dThe Canadiens reportedly almost traded Alexander Zharovsky once. Could they actually pull the trigger if the right opportunity comes along in 2026-27? #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/top-canadiens-trade-chips-zharovsky-guhle-2026-27/04 Sep 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup43maj4k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3muhoaceirc2zCanadiens goalie Jakub Dobes gives the Habs something in 2026-27 they arguably didn't have in net last season: consistency #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/3-ways-canadiens-are-better-ahead-2026-27/01 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhoaceirc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mua2usfgb22rLane Hutson's career trajectory remains a clear focal point heading into the 2026-27 Canadiens season #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/top-canadiens-storylines-set-to-define-their-2026-27-season/29 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua2usfgb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mu2wfg7wyk24Assuming he re-signs, Arber Xhekaj's ice time with the Canadiens should rise in 2026-27 #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-priorities-kapanen-fowler-reinbacher-2026-27/27 Aug 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2wfg7wyk24https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mtqtaezcxs25Kaiden Guhle remains incredibly valuable, but five years into his NHL career he still has room to carve out a bigger role on the Canadiens #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-overrated-guhle-evans-kapanen-2026-27/23 Aug 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqtaezcxs25https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mtogopaf6k2mSome Canadiens have unjustifiably gotten a bad rap heading into 2026-27. The better for them to take opponents by surprise 🤷 #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-underrated-matheson-dobson-texier-2026-27/22 Aug 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtogopaf6k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mtgqko4ebs2qThe Canadiens may not be getting a full season out of Michael Hage, but his projected debut is still something to look forward to in 2026-27 #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-look-forward-hage-hutson-2025-26/19 Aug 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgqko4ebs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mt77fklipc2hIs this the year David Reinbacher sticks out of Canadiens training camp? Maybe, but he has competition for a final spot on defense #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-odd-men-out-beck-reinbacher-fowler-2026-27/16 Aug 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt77fklipc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3msxqulcrc22hWhat happens if the Canadiens fail to build on last season's success in 2026-27? Chances are fans would still be happy with any of these five consolation prizes #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-consolation-prizes-hage-hutson-2026-27/13 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxqulcrc22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3msioqgsg2c2dWhat do the Canadiens have in store for an encore in 2026-27? A Cup may be half-expected, but it's simply not realistic #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/how-canadiens-realistically-build-on-recent-success-for-2026-27/07 Aug 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msioqgsg2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3msb2xc3mv22lPhillip Danault's trade back to the Canadiens was one of the top five feel-good stories of 2025-26 for the team #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-feel-good-stories-newhook-caufield-suzuki-2025-26/04 Aug 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb2xc3mv22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mrzowxbm3s2hHow likely is it for Nick Suzuki to repeat as the league's top defensive forward in 2026-27? The odds aren't as against him as you might think #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-nhl-award-candidates-hutson-suzuki-caufield-2026-27/01 Aug 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzowxbm3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mrph75uzk22pAcquiring Sasha Pastujov for Sean Farrell is a minor win for the Canadiens, but a win nonetheless #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-prospect-pipeline-gets-bigger-younger-with-pastujov-trade/28 Jul 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrph75uzk22phttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mrhxsfzqu22iIt's understandable Arber Xhekaj is still without a contract. It wouldn't be if the Canadiens decide to trade the rugged defenseman #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/what-the-canadiens-next-deal-with-rfa-arber-xhekaj-should-look-like/25 Jul 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhxsfzqu22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mqwwt7ktg226A major free-agent signing might have been nice, but that doesn't mean the Canadiens needed one to jump into contention; They're arguably already there #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-on-path-to-contend-even-without-making-splash-in-free-agency/18 Jul 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwwt7ktg226https://bsky.app/profile/rszporer.bsky.social/post/3mqsd4ndvqc2yIt's safe to say both sides got something they wanted, with the Canadiens re-signing Kirby Dach to a one-year, $3.6 million deal on Thursday #GoHabsGo #THW https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-re-sign-dach-to-one-year-deal-to-avoid-arbitration/16 Jul 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:uvb5j47ex3ca3lwgmnofyzsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsd4ndvqc2y