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You've Made Fun of Me for Years, So F* It... Let Me Have It!
This past week might go down as one of the worst sports weeks of my life—or at least the worst in a long time. Everything seemed to hit at once. My favourite hockey team, the Montreal Canadiens, went from rolling to collapsing under a wave of injuries, and my favourite NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks, reminded me how tough it will be for me to fully trust them as they try to chase a Super Bowl title this year. Let’s break down how all of this somehow happened in seven days and

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 163 min read
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No, I’m Not Avoiding This — The Montreal Canadiens Should Be Very Concerned Right Now
The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t have asked for a worse week. After being blown out 6–1 by the Los Angeles Kings, the Habs followed it up by getting routed 7–0 by the Dallas Stars. Both games being on home ice and both were a complete dismantling that exposed every current flaw in their game. Despite starting the season strong, the Canadiens are now trending in the wrong direction, and these back-to-back lopsided losses have forced a hard look at where things stand. But there

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 143 min read
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With the Lane Hutson Deal Done, the Canadiens Have a 5–7 Year Window to Win the Stanley Cup
The Montreal Canadiens have officially locked up Lane Hutson, and somehow, it’s an absolute steal. The young defenseman will make under $9 million per year with an average AAV of $8.85 million on the salary cap starting in the 2026-27 season. A figure that, given his trajectory, looks like a massive win for the organization. This signing doesn’t just secure a cornerstone player; it highlights a rare commitment to Montreal. In today’s NHL, very few players take discounts to pl

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 132 min read
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Habs Fans, I’m Excited Too — But Remember, Progression Isn’t Always Linear
As a Montreal Canadiens fan, I can't tell you how excited I am going into this season. After last year's surprise run, we made the...

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 62 min read
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Sidney Crosby Will Be a Montreal Canadien by the Start of the 2026-27 Season
As the 2025-26 NHL season nears, the Sidney Crosby trade speculation has started to ramp up. Crosby's agent Pat Brisson made comments a...

Aaron Silcoff
Sep 193 min read
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The Silcoff Selections: Ranking The NHL's Top 50 Players Going Into The 2025-26 Season
With NHL training camps opening in about six weeks, I decided it was the perfect time to rank my top 50 players in the league, as we are...

Aaron Silcoff
Aug 516 min read
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The Canadiens Should Not Trade Mike Matheson or Patrik Laine... Well, At Least Not Yet
There’s been a lot of noise within the Canadiens fanbase lately about trading Mike Matheson and Patrik Laine. I get it; they both are...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 73 min read
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The Habs May Have Found a Hidden Gem In L.J. Mooney
Every year, there’s one late-round NHL Draft pick that flies under the radar during that weekend. For the Montreal Canadiens, that player...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 42 min read
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Let The Bald Man Cook! Habs Trade Mailloux to St. Louis for Bolduc
Day 1 of NHL free agency was pretty quiet for the Montreal Canadiens in terms of signings. However, Kent Hughes did make a sneaky big...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 12 min read
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Noah Dobson, Welcome to Montreal! Why it's a Risk Worth Taking for the Habs
After days of speculation and rumors swirling, it’s finally official: The Montreal Canadiens have traded for defenseman Noah Dobson. In...

Aaron Silcoff
Jun 272 min read
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This Time, Carey Price Was the One Who Got Robbed
The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class was officially announced yesterday. And on a day that should have been full of celebration for every...

Aaron Silcoff
Jun 243 min read
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4 Players the Montreal Canadiens Could Target This Summer
In case you somehow didn't know, my favorite team in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. And after a long few years, this past season...

Aaron Silcoff
Jun 233 min read
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McDavid Watch Begins: Where Could The Oilers Captain Land If He Leaves Edmonton in 2026?
After a second straight year falling short to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, let the speculation begin surrounding Oilers...

Aaron Silcoff
Jun 197 min read
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NHL Players Who Would Benefit From Fresh Starts Elsewhere Before Next Season
Every summer, there are plenty of transactions around the NHL that not only give teams a fresh slate but also allow for certain players...

Aaron Silcoff
Jun 95 min read
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The Pipe Dream
Listen, I know this isn't going to happen, but can a man not dream? The idea of Sidney Crosby leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team...

Aaron Silcoff
May 62 min read
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This Is Just The Beginning
After losing in five games to the first-place Washington Capitals in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens'...

Aaron Silcoff
May 13 min read
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How The Montreal Canadiens Can Upset The Washington Capitals In Round 1
After a rollercoaster regular season, the Montreal Canadiens stunned the hockey world by clinching a playoff spot, snapping the...

Aaron Silcoff
Apr 214 min read
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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions: Lightning Strikes Yet Again!
With the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin this weekend, it is now time to share how I think the next two months play out and who ends up...

Aaron Silcoff
Apr 185 min read
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I Want the Playoffs for Brendan Gallagher More Than Anyone on This Team
A week ago, playoff hockey coming back to Montreal for the first time since 2021 seemed like a sure thing. Now, following a three-game...

Aaron Silcoff
Apr 152 min read
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Montreal Is Alive! Why Habs Fans Are So Excited About Ivan Demidov's Arrival
Montreal Canadiens fans haven't felt this excited in years. After the worst three-year stretch in franchise history, the team is on the...

Aaron Silcoff
Apr 93 min read
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