The Hockey Only Stack Sale is coming soon! Monday 5/18 through Thursday 5/21. 8:30 EST start time every night. By far the most cards in any stack sale yet. Tons of recent collection and show pickups, plus some I’ve pulled from the PC. This one should be epic and is not to be missed. Freebies/Giveaways and combined shipping throughout as always. And just got in some more custom cards that will be used as additional giveaways. More preview pictures to come. #Stackfather

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Sidney Crosby did not have a say in the selection of this team. The sources I've reached out to around Hockey Canada burst out laughing when I asked if players had any say on the selection process. The GMs involved didn't travel for days on end to be told who to pick by their own players.

Yes, with the re-seeding Canada would take on Germany in the semi and USA vs Finland

Canada time locked in on Wednesday? or find out after the play in games ?

Question for anyone who knows, is the 5 through 12 seeded off Points or are the 5 and 6 seeds the other 2nd place teams in their groups. So let’s say Sweden is 3rd, would they be automatically 7 at the highest?

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Here are my three takeaways from today’s 4-3 Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Dallas Stars, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. *feel free to RT and engage!* 1 — Canadiens avenge their worst loss Montreal’s most lopsided loss of the season came back on November 13, when they were blown out 7–0 by the Dallas Stars. That game wasn’t close, and for many, it felt like the sky was falling after a night where just about everything went wrong. This time around, the Canadiens were up for the task and wrapped up their road trip on a high note. Dallas pushed hard in the third period, but Sam Montembeault responded by making up for a weak goal allowed earlier and came up with several big saves when it mattered most. The Habs seemed to be running on fumes and just wanted to get the game into overtime. They get the extra point thanks to a game winner by Lane Hutson. The Canadiens head home feeling good about a road trip that can be classified as a tremendous success. Splitting the season series with one of the league’s top teams is an encouraging sign. 2 — Poor Phillip Danault Sometimes the hockey gods just aren’t on your side. Danault is still searching for his first goal of the season, and we’re now past the halfway point. You can do all the right things, but at some point a zero in the goal column starts to weigh on any player. Montreal’s most recent trade acquisition thought he had one in the first period. The only problem was Brendan Gallagher also got a piece of it. The celebration was emphatic, and it looked like the monkey was finally off his back — but not quite. Danault remains in search of his first goal. That said, he did pick up an assist on the play, marking the 400th point of his NHL career. 3 — Oliver Kapanen is Montreal’s most overlooked player Kapanen doesn’t get nearly enough credit, despite continuing to score at an impressive pace. With his goal this afternoon, he’s now on track for a 25-goal season — and very few people would have predicted that before the year began. Yes, he’s benefitting from playing alongside Ivan Demidov and Montreal’s most productive forward in Juraj Slafkovsky, but that doesn’t diminish what he’s accomplished. He’s done nothing but produce. Gone are the days when the main conversation around the Canadiens centered on the absolute necessity of acquiring a second-line center. They already have a rookie who’s outperformed the vast majority of names that have been floating around in trade rumors since the start of the season. @tsn690 #tsn690

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Here are my three takeaways from tonight’s 3–2 Montreal Canadiens shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1 — Finally, a complete game The Montreal Canadiens were challenged by their coach, and they responded with elevated effort, better attention to detail, and a much cleaner performance in their own zone. The most encouraging part of their night was the way they played with hunger and a bit of controlled anger. Yes, Winnipeg is an older, slower team that was finishing up a road trip, but Montreal actually took advantage of that and pushed the pace rather than sitting back. And how about this — they didn’t completely implode in the second period! 2 — Time to break up Matheson/Dobson Although the pairing worked for a while, Martin St. Louis’ next move almost has to be splitting up Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson. It was a tough night for them, and it’s been trending that way for a bit. Sometimes a different look or a simple reboot is needed, and a change could also benefit Lane Hutson. The Habs’ top pair was on for two goals against, and Dobson was, at times, more of a spectator than a participant. Yes, they take the hard minutes against top competition, but maybe Dobson’s minutes get scaled back slightly, and Hutson gets a chance to open things up more offensively at 5-on-5 with Matheson as his partner. We’ll see how much longer St. Louis sticks with the status quo. 3 — The Markov tribute was great The Montreal Canadiens welcomed Andrei Markov home, and as always with Montreal ceremonies, it was done to perfection. His emotions were real, his speech was heartfelt, and the Bell Centre crowd got to cheer one more time for a player that an entire generation watched play more games than anyone else in their colours. Markov had a terrific career with the Habs and absolutely deserved the moment. He spent 17 seasons with the same organization and nearly hit 1,000 games (thanks a lot, Marc Bergevin). After injuries slowed his skating, he reinvented himself and remained one of the smartest players on the ice. And how about this — during his Canadiens tenure, he played for five general managers, nine coaching changes, and two owners. “Montreal, je t’aime.” *All RTs and most engagement is appreciated*

Here are my three takeaways from tonight’s 5–2 Montreal Canadiens loss to the Ottawa Senators, brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1 — Losing to Ottawa hurts Losing to Western Conference teams is one thing; losing to a divisional rival on home ice is something else entirely. Right now, the Canadiens’ top on-ice rival is the Senators, and dropping a key game to them in regulation is a tough pill to swallow for a lot of players. These two teams are in similar places in their rebuilds (yes, Ottawa is a bit ahead with their core slightly more mature and polished), and they’re likely to finish near each other in the standings with similar expectations. The good news: there are still two games left between these teams and a ton of racetrack left in the season. It would be nice to finally see a game where both sides are healthy and at full strength. Still, this one was more embarrassing than any of the lopsided losses in November. 2 — The Habs had too many passengers Too many players had nothing in the tank for a game of this magnitude, which is disappointing to say the least. Two players who were especially invisible were Josh Anderson and Jake Evans. There just wasn’t much happening for either of them, and for a guy who plays with emotion and should thrive in a matchup like this, Anderson was particularly quiet. He showed a bit of life early in the third, but that was about it, and Martin St. Louis quickly cut his ice time. Last season Anderson was praised for finding a new role and gutting it out while playing hurt most of the year. This season, though, his game has swung wildly from night to night, and the inconsistency is becoming hard to ignore. 3 — Zach Bolduc does nothing at home The point splits for Zach Bolduc are pretty striking: he’s close to a point-per-game player on the road, yet he has just one point all season at the Bell Centre. On top of that, he goes long stretches without being noticeable. Just when it looked like some chemistry was forming with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, they accomplished very little at five-on-five against Ottawa. Sure, it’s only one game, but Bolduc has to be relieved for whenever he finally gets that first home goal. Maybe once it goes in, the floodgates open. *remember all RT and are appreciated*

Here's my three takeaways from tonight 5-2 Montreal Canadiens' win over the Toronto Maple Leafs brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. *all RTs and engagement is appreciated!* 1 — The Canadiens stop the bleeding The Montreal Canadiens were able to stop the bleeding… for now. Hard to tell if this one was about Montreal being really good or Toronto being really bad, but it was exactly what the doctor ordered for the Habs. Montreal had a monster second period where, at times, it looked like the Harlem Globetrotters vs. the Washington Generals. The Habs played keep-away while Toronto watched them skate circles around them. When was the last time the Canadiens dominated the Leafs to this degree? The win snapped a five-game losing streak and ended a stretch where a few players looked like they had the weight of the world on their shoulders. Now we’ll see if they can exhale collectively and build on a lot of the good they showed in this one. 2 — Juraj Slafkovsky played with assertiveness Slafkovsky had a strong game even if he wasn’t all over the scoresheet (though he did pick up an assist). While he’s shown real chemistry with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki — and they’ve had stretches as one of the best lines in the league — playing him on another line lets him be the alpha. He carried the puck with confidence, took space when it was there, and made a lot of smart plays. The combination of Slafkovsky and Demidov has some serious potential and brings real balance to the lineup. We’ll see if Slafkovsky has officially been unlocked. 3 — Florian Xhekaj looks the part Florian Xhekaj made his NHL debut and played his role exactly the way the Canadiens needed. He was in on the forecheck, got into multiple battles with Oliver Ekman-Larsson — who probably never wants to see him again — and picked up his first NHL point on Josh Anderson’s second-period goal. And yes got into his first fight as well with Dakota Mermis. Like his brother, Florian has to play right on the edge to be effective. He doesn’t have to fight, but if he sticks around, he’ll be eager to — it’s part of the identity that got him here. His combination of size and scoring touch at the AHL level makes him an intriguing piece who fills a real need for Montreal. He was the perfect call-up for a Canadiens team lacking pushback, energy, physicality, and size.

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Here's my three takeaways from tonight's 5-4 Montreal Canadiens' shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. 1 – Finally, some secondary scoring! It’s a lot to ask your top players to produce every night, and all good teams get contributions from deeper in the lineup. The bottom six hasn’t generated much lately, but tonight it was Kirby Dach’s turn to step up and make a difference. When Dach is going, you can see why the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him third overall and why the Canadiens traded for him, hoping he’d help solidify their centre depth. It hasn’t gone quite as planned so far, with injuries setting him back significantly, but he should feel good about this one after scoring a couple of goals. 2 – Sam Montembeault starts slow but ends strong It was another up-and-down game for Montembeault, but one he can definitely build on—or at least the last couple of periods. Early on, it looked like more of the same: trouble tracking shots and a lack of confidence on full display. Rightly or wrongly, he even got the Bronx cheer from the Bell Centre crowd after a soft dump-in from the neutral zone. Coincidence or not, his game seemed to turn from that moment. Montreal was heavily outshot, but Montembeault came up with some key, timely saves, including a breakaway stop on Owen Tippett and a big right-to-left pad save on Christian Dvorak. It’ll take more to convince everyone he’s found his form, but this was a solid couple of periods to build on. 3 – Ivan Demidov, LOL Montreal’s Russian star is doing it every night. The plays he makes still catch everyone by surprise. Right now, the hardest thing for opponents to handle is his unpredictability—his ability to sell a shot and then find an open teammate on the other side of the ice is elite. And when he does decide to shoot? He’s pretty good at that too. It’s funny to think back to how upset Habs fans were when the team didn’t select Matvei Michkov in the 2023 draft. Little did they know that just a year later, they’d land an even better Russian talent. Michkov, meanwhile, was more or less invisible in this one against Montreal. *Remember all RT and all engagements help greatly*

Here are my three takeaways from tonight's 4-3 Montreal Canadiens' win over the Ottawa Senators brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1- Ottawa Is Currently Montreal’s Best Rival The Ottawa Senators have become Montreal’s new arch-nemesis — and honestly, that’s a great thing. The only ingredient missing to take this rivalry to the next level is a playoff series. The players on both sides genuinely don’t like each other, and as a fan, it’s easy to find a few villains to root against. It’ll never be a rivalry rooted in city pride like Toronto, or in deep history like Boston, but right now both teams are at a similar stage in their development. They’re bound to be standing in each other’s way for the foreseeable future — and that’s exactly what you want in a rivalry. 2- Struble Destroyed Cousins Public enemy number one for the Senators is former Hab Nick Cousins, and dating back to the preseason, Montreal definitely had a few scores to settle. The Sens’ pest delivered a nasty two-handed slash to rookie Ivan Demidov during an exhibition game in Quebec City, and the Habs didn’t forget it. Cousins spent most of the night chirping, but it wasn’t until the third period that someone decided to shut him up. When it happened, Jayden Struble showed just how strong he is — and how dangerous he can be pound for pound. It took only one punch to send Cousins to his knees and Habs fans to their feet. 3- Ivan Demidov Delivers Again Exactly a week ago, I didn’t include Ivan Demidov in the takeaways — even after a three-point night that included the game-winning goal. I’m not sure what else there is to say about the Montreal star at this point. We’re not watching a budding talent; we’re watching a player who’s already arrived. Some guys just have “it,” that intangible quality you can’t quite explain but instantly recognize — and Demidov has it in spades. He keeps finding ways to deliver in big moments, exactly when the team needs him most. It’s shaping up to be a magical rookie season for the Montreal phenom. Last spring, he was just getting his feet wet in NHL action, but when the games start to matter most this year, there’s no question he’ll be ready to deliver again *remember all RT's and all engagement helps!*

Time for my three takeaways following tonight’s 4-3 win by the Montreal Canadiens over the Seattle Kraken brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1. The power play is cooking The power play is suddenly hanging with the league’s elite — and it’s no coincidence that they’re 3-for-5 since Ivan Demidov joined the top unit. The Canadiens had been trying to force Zach Bolduc into that bumper role, and while he’s scored a power-play goal and looked solid there, at some point you just have to use your most talented players. Tonight’s goal couldn’t have been prettier — and Demidov didn’t even touch the puck. As teams start to game plan for him and try to take that option away, other looks are going to open up. It’s exciting to think this group of five could be driving the power play for a long, long time. Oh and the second unit scored as well... 2. Struble let's the Kraken back in the game Jayden Struble let the Kraken back into the game by trying to make a play one-on-four while the Canadiens were changing. He ended up turning the puck over and then taking a penalty. Seattle capitalized on the power play, and just like that, they were back in it. Martin St. Louis has had trouble fully trusting both Arber Xhekaj and Struble, and in this one, it was Struble who made the costly mistake. It didn’t ultimately hurt Montreal, but it made things a lot harder than they needed to be. 3. The Canadiens’ road trip was a success Heading out west has never been easy for Montreal, but the team has to be thrilled to come home with six of a possible eight points. The Edmonton game was there for the taking too, but they collapsed in the third — and some of what went wrong was out of their control. Still, with Martin St. Louis putting such a focus on starting strong, sitting first in the Atlantic Division after the opening month has to have him grinning from ear to ear. (Don't forget, all RT and engagements really helps!)

Three takeaways from tonight's 4-3 Montreal Canadiens' win over the Vancouver Canucks brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud. 1 . Nick Suzuki extends his point streak to nine games Montreal’s captain is doing exactly what you want your leader to do: bringing it every night and playing with consistency. One of the biggest issues the last time Montreal had a forward wearing the “C” (no need to name names) was streakiness. That’s not the case anymore. Suzuki delivers in all situations, takes on the toughest matchups, and produces night after night. While Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes inherited a mess when they took over from Marc Bergevin, they were also handed a gift that keeps on giving — Nick Suzuki. 2. Kirby Dach delivers his best game of the season Montreal’s fourth line has lacked a clear identity. And while they’re still searching for one, they turned in a solid performance with Kirby Dach at the center of it. When Dach is engaged, you see exactly what the Canadiens believe he can become. Tonight, he showed off his ability to make plays in tight areas, use his reach to win loose pucks, and lean on opponents physically when needed. Montreal seems to have something working on each of their other three lines — if Dach can turn the fourth line into a real factor, watch out. 3. Arber Xhekaj needs to stay out of the box Arber Xhekaj isn’t playing much — often under 10 minutes a game — and when he does, he’s been a bit of a liability. Martin St. Louis has a hard time trusting him, not because of his defensive play, but because of his discipline. It feels like Xhekaj takes at least one minor penalty every game. Both penalties against the Vancouver Canucks were avoidable, and he was fortunate not to be called for a third after a hold. With Kaiden Guhle sidelined, there’s an opportunity for Xhekaj to prove he belongs. But St. Louis is coaching to win this season — and if the penalties keep piling up, it’ll be tough to justify keeping Xhekaj in the lineup simply for his physicality. *Remember every RT and all engagement helps!!* @tsn690 #tsn690