A few months ago it appeared that Montreal was teetering on the proverbial cliff, their season hanging over the side like a runaway 18-wheeler. It was eerily similar to the collapse that we all witnessed last season, but with the added frustration of having a healthy Carey Price on the roster.
Then things changed, and they went from potential collapse to to a legitimate Cup threat in the Eastern Conference. There’s a lot about this new look Habs team that should make even the most cynical fan sit up and take notice.
New Coach, New System, New Life
When the Montreal Canadiens were entering their bye week the team was floundering in first place, as odd as that sounds.