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June 05, 2025

Subban reflects on broadcasting in hockey

June 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You want to listen to the best broadcasters, you want to listen to the best analysts."

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June 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens
June 03, 2025

McKenzie on Subban, Bolland contracts

June 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"This time around, all the leverage is in his favor. None of it is with the Montreal Canadiens."

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June 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dave Bolland, Florida Panthers, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, Dale Tallon
May 31, 2025

Demers knows toll taken on Habs' coaches

May 31, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Coaching the Montreal Canadiens … for 12 months you are the coach of the Montreal Canadiens.”

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May 31, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Montreal Canadiens, Michel Therrien, Jacques Demers
May 25, 2025

Longtime friend enjoys Zuccarello's success

May 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I always knew he was a great player, the most talented, but even I didn’t think that he would end up in the NHL.”

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May 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Mats Zuccarello, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens
May 20, 2025

Molson: Twitter 'takes enormous discipline'

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Whether it’s mean or nice or neutral, it’s because they care deeply and I appreciate that. …"

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Geoff Molson, Montreal Canadiens
May 20, 2025

Canadiens inspire 'new energy' in Montreal

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We’ve got a whole bunch of 20- to 25-year-old kids who make you believe we’re going to be on a good ride here for a while."

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Geoff Molson, Montreal Canadiens
May 09, 2025

Jordan Subban, family moved on from racist tweets

May 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We just want to move past that and enjoy this series because it's not every year you get to see two Original Six teams play."

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May 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jordan Subban, Malcolm Subban, P.K. Subban, Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens
May 02, 2025

Bruins-Habs rivarly still thrills Neely

May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s like nothing else I’ve experienced."

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May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Cam Neely
May 02, 2025

Canadiens' Vanek: I wasn't good enough

May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“We’re up a game, which we shouldn’t be. That’s good. Now we need to step up and help Carey.”

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May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens
May 02, 2025

Humbled Dubnyk reflects on horrific season

May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I have to be honest with myself. I can’t be demanding a starting job, anywhere."

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May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Montreal Canadiens
May 01, 2025

Bruins' Lucic set to clash with Habs' Emelin

May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"That’s what makes rivalries rivalries and playoffs great, because you have battles within the game, games within the games."

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May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Milan Lucic, Alexei Emelin
April 30, 2025

Chara: Habs-Bruins 'tradition cannot be ignored'

April 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"These are two Original Six teams. People's parents and grandparents watched these two teams play."

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April 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Zdeno Chara
April 30, 2025

Gallagher, Lucic ready to put friendship aside

April 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"When we get together in the summer, we’ll talk about the guys he hates and the guys I hate. That’s just how it works.”

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April 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Milan Lucic, Brendan Gallagher, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins
April 27, 2025

Pacioretty marvels at Vanek's game

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's basically thinking, 'What do guys think I'm going to do with the puck right now?' and he does the opposite of it."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Max Pacioretty, Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens
April 26, 2025

Richards, Pacioretty credit trainer for career boost

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I was fragile after last season.”

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brad RIchards, Max Pacioretty, Martin St. Louis, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens
April 25, 2025

Trade to Canadiens was music to Weise's ears

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I texted my mom and said there’s rumours it’s to Montreal, and we were both freaking out."

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dale Weise, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, John Tortorella, Mike Gillis
April 23, 2025

Bell Centre playoff atmosphere 'can't be matched'

April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“It’s like the Bell Centre on steroids."

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April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Montreal Canadiens, Brandon Prust, Brendan Gallagher
April 23, 2025

Pacioretty's dad draws assist on series winner

April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He’s always been supportive and he always says the right things, and he calmed me down tonight."

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April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning
April 23, 2025

MacNeil: "Al MacInnis just about terrorized Patrick Roy"

April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I know they’re always trying to tell you different nowadays. But it’s ALWAYS an intimidation game. In one form or another."

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April 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Al MacInnis, Patrick Roy, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens
April 21, 2025

Vanek: Montreal 'exactly what I had in mind'

April 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s something I’m enjoying now and having fun with."

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April 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens
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