Stu Cowan
@stucowangazette.bsky.social
Sports columnist for Montreal Gazette and host of weekly Hockey Inside/Out Show on Gazette website and YouTube talking Habs with former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green.
My story on defenceman Mike Matheson agreeing to a five-year, $30-million contract extension that kicks in next season and is a good deal for him and the Canadiens #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens sign Mike Matheson to five-year, $30-million extension
Habs lock up one of their key defencemen through the 2030-31 season.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My story on defenceman Mike Matheson agreeing to a five-year, $30-million contract extension that kicks in next season and is a good deal for him and the Canadiens #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
It was four years ago today that Canadiens owner/president Geoff Molson fired Marc Bergevin as GM and hired Jeff Gorton as executive vice-president of hockey operations. Here's link to story I wrote that day: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens fire GM Marc Bergevin, Trevor Timmins and VP Paul Wilson
Former New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton named Habs' new executive vice-president of hockey operations.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It was four years ago today that Canadiens owner/president Geoff Molson fired Marc Bergevin as GM and hired Jeff Gorton as executive vice-president of hockey operations. Here's link to story I wrote that day: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1964: Henri Richard became ninth player to score 200 goals with Canadiens in a 2-1 win over Boston Bruins at the Forum. Richard finished his 20-year career with 358 goals, which ranks eighth all-time on Habs, and won a record 11 Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1964: Henri Richard became ninth player to score 200 goals with Canadiens in a 2-1 win over Boston Bruins at the Forum. Richard finished his 20-year career with 358 goals, which ranks eighth all-time on Habs, and won a record 11 Stanley Cups.
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1964: Henri Richard became ninth player to score 200 goals with Canadiens in a 2-1 win over Boston Bruins at the Forum. Richard finished his 20-year career with 358 goals, which ranks eighth all-time on Habs, and won a record 11 Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1964: Henri Richard became ninth player to score 200 goals with Canadiens in a 2-1 win over Boston Bruins at the Forum. Richard finished his 20-year career with 358 goals, which ranks eighth all-time on Habs, and won a record 11 Stanley Cups.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1978: Jacques Lemaire became the sixth player to score 350 goals with Canadiens in 3-0 win over Philadelphia Flyers at the Forum. Lemaire scored 366 goals during his 12 seasons, which ranks seventh all-time on Habs, and won eight Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1978: Jacques Lemaire became the sixth player to score 350 goals with Canadiens in 3-0 win over Philadelphia Flyers at the Forum. Lemaire scored 366 goals during his 12 seasons, which ranks seventh all-time on Habs, and won eight Stanley Cups.
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1978: Jacques Lemaire became the sixth player to score 350 goals with Canadiens in 3-0 win over Philadelphia Flyers at the Forum. Lemaire scored 366 goals during his 12 seasons, which ranks seventh all-time on Habs, and won eight Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1978: Jacques Lemaire became the sixth player to score 350 goals with Canadiens in 3-0 win over Philadelphia Flyers at the Forum. Lemaire scored 366 goals during his 12 seasons, which ranks seventh all-time on Habs, and won eight Stanley Cups.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1963: Rookie Yvan Cournoyer scored his first NHL goal in a 7-3 win over the Red Wings in Detroit. Cournoyer would score 428 goals during his 16-year Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens and win 10 Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1963: Rookie Yvan Cournoyer scored his first NHL goal in a 7-3 win over the Red Wings in Detroit. Cournoyer would score 428 goals during his 16-year Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens and win 10 Stanley Cups.
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 1963: Rookie Yvan Cournoyer scored his first NHL goal in a 7-3 win over the Red Wings in Detroit. Cournoyer would score 428 goals during his 16-year Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens and win 10 Stanley Cups.
Nov. 28, 1963: Rookie Yvan Cournoyer scored his first NHL goal in a 7-3 win over the Red Wings in Detroit. Cournoyer would score 428 goals during his 16-year Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens and win 10 Stanley Cups.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of this afternoon's game between the Canadiens and Golden Knights in Las Vegas (4 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs:
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of this afternoon's game between the Canadiens and Golden Knights in Las Vegas (4 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs:
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 2021: Canadiens fired GM Marc Bergevin, assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, senior vice-president of communications. The Canadiens had a 6-15-2 record at the time. Bergevin had been GM since May 2, 2012. Photo by Gazette's John Mahoney
Nov. 28, 2021: Canadiens fired GM Marc Bergevin, assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, senior vice-president of communications. The Canadiens had a 6-15-2 record at the time. Bergevin had been GM since May 2, 2012. Photo by Gazette's John Mahoney
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 28, 2021: Canadiens fired GM Marc Bergevin, assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, senior vice-president of communications. The Canadiens had a 6-15-2 record at the time. Bergevin had been GM since May 2, 2012. Photo by Gazette's John Mahoney
Nov. 28, 2021: Canadiens fired GM Marc Bergevin, assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, senior vice-president of communications. The Canadiens had a 6-15-2 record at the time. Bergevin had been GM since May 2, 2012. Photo by Gazette's John Mahoney
My story on the Canadiens reclaiming veteran forward Samuel Blais on waivers from Toronto Maple Leafs and sending him to AHL's Laval Rocket #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens reclaim forward Samuel Blais on waivers and send him to Laval
Habs signed the 29-year-old Quebecer as a free agent on July 1 before losing him to the Toronto Maple Leafs on waivers.
montrealgazette.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
My story on the Canadiens reclaiming veteran forward Samuel Blais on waivers from Toronto Maple Leafs and sending him to AHL's Laval Rocket #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
My column on how the most impressive thing about this Canadiens team — the youngest in NHL — is how they never give up. They showed that again in 4-3 comeback win over Mammoth Wednesday night in Utah #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Dogged Canadiens find a way after another second-period letup
For third time this season, Habs trailed in final period before coming away with win as Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov launch comeback.
montrealgazette.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My column on how the most impressive thing about this Canadiens team — the youngest in NHL — is how they never give up. They showed that again in 4-3 comeback win over Mammoth Wednesday night in Utah #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show bonus episode as I join former Canadiens' Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss a gruelling upcoming schedule for Habs that includes 13 games in 22 days in December: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxjD...
Punishing stretch of schedule is no excuse for Canadiens | HI/O Bonus
YouTube video by Montreal Hockey Inside Out
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show bonus episode as I join former Canadiens' Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss a gruelling upcoming schedule for Habs that includes 13 games in 22 days in December: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxjD...
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE CANADIENS?
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].
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].
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE CANADIENS?
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].
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].
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 27, 1974: The Canadiens beat the Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh with Jacques Lemaire scoring winning goal to begin an NHL-record 23-game unbeaten streak on the road (14-0-9). Michel Larocque made 30 saves for the win against Penguins.
Nov. 27, 1974: The Canadiens beat the Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh with Jacques Lemaire scoring winning goal to begin an NHL-record 23-game unbeaten streak on the road (14-0-9). Michel Larocque made 30 saves for the win against Penguins.
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 27, 1974: The Canadiens beat the Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh with Jacques Lemaire scoring winning goal to begin an NHL-record 23-game unbeaten streak on the road (14-0-9). Michel Larocque made 30 saves for the win against Penguins.
Nov. 27, 1974: The Canadiens beat the Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh with Jacques Lemaire scoring winning goal to begin an NHL-record 23-game unbeaten streak on the road (14-0-9). Michel Larocque made 30 saves for the win against Penguins.
My story setting up tonight's game between the Canadiens and the Mammoth in Utah (9:30 p.m., TSN2, RDS) with Jakub Dobes starting in goal for #Habs and Adam Engstrom making his NHL debut with Arber Xhekaj a healthy scratch: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Jakub Dobes gets call for Canadiens as Adam Engstrom makes NHL debut
Czech appears to have seized No. 1 netminder job, while Arber Xhekaj will sit in favour of Swedish rookie on Wednesday against the Mammoth.
montrealgazette.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My story setting up tonight's game between the Canadiens and the Mammoth in Utah (9:30 p.m., TSN2, RDS) with Jakub Dobes starting in goal for #Habs and Adam Engstrom making his NHL debut with Arber Xhekaj a healthy scratch: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I join former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss Florian Xhekaj's impressive NHL debut with Habs and whether he should stick with the team: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8S...
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I join former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss Florian Xhekaj's impressive NHL debut with Habs and whether he should stick with the team: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8S...
My column on rookie centre Oliver Kapanen's consistency driving new Canadiens' Kid Line with Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov and bringing back memories of old #Habs Kid Line that had Doug Risebrough between Yvon Lambert and Mario Tremblay: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Rookie Oliver Kapanen's consistency drives Canadiens' Kid Line
The 22-year-old has earned the trust of head coach Martin St. Louis, who paired the centre with Juraj Slafkovsky, 21, and Ivan Demidov, 19.
montrealgazette.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My column on rookie centre Oliver Kapanen's consistency driving new Canadiens' Kid Line with Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov and bringing back memories of old #Habs Kid Line that had Doug Risebrough between Yvon Lambert and Mario Tremblay: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE CANADIENS?
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].
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].
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE CANADIENS?
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].
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].
HIS DATE IN HABS HISTORY
Nov. 26, 1984: After it was first reported by The Gazette's Red Fisher Guy Lafleur officially announced he was retiring at age 33 after playing 14 seasons with the Canadiens. Lafleur ended his retirement in 1988 when he returned with New York Rangers.
Nov. 26, 1984: After it was first reported by The Gazette's Red Fisher Guy Lafleur officially announced he was retiring at age 33 after playing 14 seasons with the Canadiens. Lafleur ended his retirement in 1988 when he returned with New York Rangers.
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
HIS DATE IN HABS HISTORY
Nov. 26, 1984: After it was first reported by The Gazette's Red Fisher Guy Lafleur officially announced he was retiring at age 33 after playing 14 seasons with the Canadiens. Lafleur ended his retirement in 1988 when he returned with New York Rangers.
Nov. 26, 1984: After it was first reported by The Gazette's Red Fisher Guy Lafleur officially announced he was retiring at age 33 after playing 14 seasons with the Canadiens. Lafleur ended his retirement in 1988 when he returned with New York Rangers.
Happy birthday to McGill University graduate, former Canadiens forward and current New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, who turns 49 today.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy birthday to McGill University graduate, former Canadiens forward and current New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, who turns 49 today.
A look at the Atlantic Division standings ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Mammoth in Utah (9:30 p.m., TSN2, RDS):
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A look at the Atlantic Division standings ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Mammoth in Utah (9:30 p.m., TSN2, RDS):
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Mammoth in Utah. Jakub Dobes will make his second straight start in goal for Habs:
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Mammoth in Utah. Jakub Dobes will make his second straight start in goal for Habs:
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing first game together as Canadiens teammates in Saturday's win over Leafs. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: NHL dream comes true for mother of Canadiens' Xhekaj brothers
“They sacrificed everything for us to be here," Florian Xhekaj says about his parents after making an impressive debut with Habs.
montrealgazette.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing first game together as Canadiens teammates in Saturday's win over Leafs. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing their first game together as Canadiens teammates. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: NHL dream comes true for mother of Canadiens' Xhekaj brothers
“They sacrificed everything for us to be here," Florian Xhekaj says about his parents after making an impressive debut with Habs.
montrealgazette.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing their first game together as Canadiens teammates. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.