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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 9h

My story on how one of Jeff Gorton's earliest memories of the Canadiens while growing up as a Boston Bruins fan involved Ken Dryden and it wasn't a good one. Now he's in charge of building another Habs Stanley Cup team: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Jeff Gorton's road from Habs heartbreak to guiding team back to glory

As a boy growing up in Boston idolizing Bruins, Ken Dryden and Co. "broke my heart a lot of times," Canadiens president of hockey ops says.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 11h

GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to [email protected].

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 13h

Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I join former Canadiens' Chris Nilan and Rick Green to talk about an emotional home opener for the Habs that included a beautiful tribute to Ken Dryden and a 5-4 OT win over Seattle Kraken: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Wf...

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 13h

My column on why re-signing Mike Matheson would make sense for the Canadiens. At age 31 the defenceman is showing no signs of slowing down while playing major minutes #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Cowan: Extending Canadiens' Mike Matheson a perfect fit for both sides

In final season of eight-year contract, 31-year-old defenceman shows no signs of slowing down and wants to remain with his hometown Habs.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 18h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 15, 1970: In the first NHL game ever played at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo Yvan Cournoyer scored two goals and rookie Phil Myre made 14 saves for his first NHL shutout as the Canadiens beat the expansion Sabres 3-0.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 18h

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 15, 1955: Maurice Richard scored two goals and his younger brother Henri, a rookie, scored the game-winner in a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers at the Forum.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Before every Canadiens home opener I like to remember the late, great Red Fisher, whose Hall of Fame photo hangs in media lounge at Bell Centre. I wouldn’t have the job I have now if Red hadn’t taken a chance on a young kid many years ago.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Zachary Bolduc said he will have about 20 friends and family members at Bell Centre tonight for his first home opener with the #Habs. Each player will have their own pre-game introduction song. “It’s going to be a French one, that’s for sure," Bolduc said. "A song from Quebec."

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Link to my column on Canadiens owner Geoff Molson signing Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes to five-year contract extensions. They have shown how being honest and straightforward with people is a good way to build any business, including an NHL team #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Cowan: Canadiens have rebuilt a model franchise from the top down

Extending the contracts of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes should ensure franchise stability for at least the next six seasons.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

#Habs owner Geoff Molson made a very smart move Tuesday by signing Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes to five-year contract extensions. Gorton's title will change to president of hockey operations, while Hughes will remain as general manager. montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Canadiens lock in Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes with five-year extensions

Owner Geoff Molson reported to have blocked other teams from speaking with Gorton, whose title changes to president of hockey operations.

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Jack Todd @jacktodd.bsky.social · 1d

The newest chapter in the Trump war on a free press.

JFA @jabbott28.bsky.social · 1d

More of this!

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Sylvain Lefebvre, who turns 58 today. He coached #Habs AHL farm team for six seasons in Hamilton, St. John's and Laval and is now an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, earning Stanley Cup rings in each of the last two seasons.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 1d

Full team rosters and stats ahead of Canadiens home opener tonight against Seattle Kraken (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). #Habs are asking fans to arrive at Bell Centre by 6:50 p.m. for opening ceremony, which will include tribute to former goalie Ken Dryden, who died last month at age 78.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

Depends ... there's no specific date for bonuses. Often it's Sept. 1. That was the case with Carey Price.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

My story on #Habs teammates celebrating with Lane Hutson after he signed eight-year, $70.8-million contract extension, which speaks volumes about team’s culture. montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Canadiens' culture grows: Teammates fête Lane Hutson after new deal

“I really couldn’t care less who makes what and who’s the highest (paid)," captain Nick Suzuki says. "It doesn’t really matter."

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

The Canadiens are asking fans to be in their seats at Bell Centre for Tuesday night's home opener against the Seattle Kraken by 6:50 p.m. so they won't miss pre-game ceremony that will include a tribute to former #Habs goalie Ken Dryden, who died last month at age 78.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

My updated story on Lane Hutson agreeing to an eight-year, $70.8-million contract extension with the Canadiens that has an annual salary-cap hit of $8.85 million and why it's a win/win situation for both sides: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Canadiens sign Lane Hutson to eight-year, US$70.8-million contract extension

It's a good deal for both sides, with the defenceman earning an average of US$8.85M per season under a contract that kicks in next season.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

The Canadiens have signed Lane Hutson to an eight-year, US$70.8-million contract extension with an annual salary-cap hit of US$8.85 million. It's a good deal for both sides #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Canadiens sign Lane Hutson to eight-year, US$70.8-million contract extension

It's a good deal for both sides, with the defenceman earning an average of US$8.85M per season under a contract that kicks in next season.

montrealgazette.com

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

The Canadiens will practise at 10:30 a.m. today at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard as they prepare for tomorrow night's home opener at the Bell Centre against the Seattle Kraken (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 13, 1984: Rookie defenceman Chris Chelios scored his first NHL goal in a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Forum. Bob Gainey had two assists, including one on Chelios's goal.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 13, 1970: Roger Doucet sang O Canada for the first time at the Forum before the Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3. Doucet would remain the Forum's national anthem singer for the next 10 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-IQ...

O Canada Roger Doucet Montreal vs Toronto 1979 2

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 2d

THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Oct. 13, 1961: In his first game after being named captain, Jean Béliveau scored a goal and added two assists in 4-3 win over Detroit Red Wings at the Forum. Béliveau would remain captain for 10 seasons before retiring with 10 Stanley Cups.

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Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

The Blue Jackets gave him five years at $5.5 million per season. Habs weren't going to pay him that or give him that much term with his age and history of injuries.

Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

LOL. Maybe they will be.

Stu Cowan @stucowangazette.bsky.social · 3d

While there's always a lot of talk about the tax situation in Quebec for #Habs players, they are also earning U.S. dollars and converting them to Canadian dollars living here. So $9.5 million U.S. Noah Dobson is earning as highest-paid player converts to $12.6 million Canadian.

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