Chronicling the Legacy of Les Canadiens

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History & Legacy

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Executive Summary On December 6, 1995, the Montreal Canadiens executed a transaction that would irrevocably alter the trajectory of the fran…

Jun 9, 2025
The 1970s Dynasty: Dominance and Legacy
History & Legacy

The 1970s Dynasty: Dominance and Legacy

The 1970s Dynasty: Dominance and Legacy The annals of the National Hockey League are replete with tales of great teams, but few epochs reson…

Jun 2, 2025
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Iconic Moments

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Executive Summary In the annals of professional sports, certain individual achievements transcend statistics to become defining cultural mom…

May 31, 2025
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History & Legacy

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Executive Summary This case study examines the profound and lasting impact of Alexei Kovalev and Andrei Markov on the Montreal Canadiens fra…

May 31, 2025

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Samuel Roy

Samuel Roy

Recent journalism grad and passionate Habs fan, focusing on fan culture and memorabilia.

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Marc Bouchard

Former journalist covering the Canadiens for 30 years, author of two books on the franchise.

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David Cohen

Meticulous researcher dedicated to preserving and detailing the Habs' extensive legacy.

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Chloé Tremblay

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