Not to pile on what will probably be remembered as the worst season in Canadiens franchise history, but it’s remarkable how much can change in five months if we turn back the clock to the season opener between these two teams on October 13th.
The Stanley Cup Finalists (sounds hilarious now) are in a totally different universe after gutting their Marc Bergevin-led management group and hiring a seemingly progressive solution behind the bench in Martin St. Louis. Fresh blood in the front office and a new coaching staff in place that is committed to long-term improvement is the only consolation for Habs fans at the moment.