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Brendan Kelly

@brendanfromndg.bsky.social
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Author of books Habs Nation and Le CH et son peuple, Gazette journalist. Auteur des livres Habs Nation et Le CH et son peuple, journaliste à The Gazette. www.barakabooks.com/catalogue/habs-…

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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Les Canadiens sont de retour ! Et les fans aussi : ils reprennent là où ils s'étaient arrêtés dans les séries du printemps dernier. Quel meilleur moment, donc, pour vous procurer un exemplaire de mon livre Le Ch et son peuple, qui retrace l'histoire de la relation unique entre le CH et leurs fans ?
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Le CH et son peuple
L'histoire du Québec et celle des Canadiens de Montréal sont liées, beaucoup plus intimement qu'on ne le croit…
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Canadiens are back! And the fans are back too, picking up right where they left during that magic spring playoff run. So what better time to snap up a copy of my book Habs Nation, which looks at the history of the unique relationship between the Habs and their fans.
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HABS NATION - Baraka Books
Habs Nation is the story of how hockey's most winning team has always skated hand-in-hand with the people of Quebec and won 24 Stanley Cups.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Habs fans couldn't be any more enthusiastic about their team's season. Ça sent la coupe! Heck it stinks! The only problem is they might be too over the top. Eight straight Cups? Really?
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What the Puck: For enthralled Canadiens faithful, ça sent la coupe — and that's no joke
Today's 20-something fans have never seen Habs greatness and they are positively loving it.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Here is the first What the Puck video of the season. It's game one and already everyone is predicting a Cup... or eight. Oui ça sent la Coupe!
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What the Puck: Do Canadiens fans think their team are true Stanley Cup contenders?
YouTube video by Montreal Gazette
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Brigitte @bobinette04.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Are you there Brendan? Ready for a new season with the Habs fan?
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cool event at the Rialto Monday paid tribute to the Montreal roots of Heated Rivalry with author Rachel Reid and Quebec musicians who played on the soundtrack. Sadly Reid, a Habs fan, did not weigh in on the team's chances of winning a Cup this season. #heatedrivalry #canadiens #habs
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Kelly: How Heated Rivalry changed Quebec music — and maybe even the NHL
Author Rachel Reid was given a hero's welcome as Pop Montreal celebrated the Montreal roots of the hit gay hockey drama.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Caroline Van Vlaardingen did an absolutely fantastic piece for CTV News on my High Fidelity in the Park parties. She totally captured the vibe. And all my dancing friends are in the video!!!
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80s dance party takes over NDG
The 70s and 80s are alive and well in NDG, where a dance party took place.
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Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Élections Québec must retract directive limiting English at polling stations, legal letter says montrealgazette.com/quebec-elect...
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I don't know what shocks me more. The possibility of a PQ majority or the Xhekaj brothers making the Habs. I know which one makes me happier.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Spencer, who was serving us lunch at the Java Café on Queen Street West, introduced himself and told me he is a big What the Puck fan! He’a from Halifax and is a big time Habs fan. Habs Nation man!
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Kevin Gould @kevingould.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We could go on for ages, but I think it boils down to three things: There are many more pathways to success for the average Quebecer than there used to be 2) Hockey is incredibly expensive, resulting in 3) Fewer kids play hockey (pg. 20)
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Kevin Gould @kevingould.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's a broader discussion, but my overall position is that Quebecers and Montrealers only watch pro sports if the teams are winning (and even then). See the Canadiens of 2019. CF Montreal of the past decade. The Alouettes. Pro sports just takes up less of the average mindspace compared to the past
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Kevin Gould @kevingould.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I don't know if it's a crisis, but it's definitely a sign that Quebecers don't care much anymore about sports. More importantly, it's a sign that Quebecers no longer need sports heroes to distract them from their lives.
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Toe @toeblake151.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's a mindset problem. At the Brick Invitational, best U11 tournament, as big as U13 Tournoi PeeWee de Québec, team from Québec are not able to have continuous success. The gap between the kids from Québec and the rest of North America appears very soon. Not normal.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There is a new list of the top 20 Quebec hockey players in the NHL and number-one is Pierre-Luc Dubois. In other words, there are no longer any great Quebec hockey stars. This is a full-blown crisis and everyone is looking the other way.
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What the Puck: If Pierre-Luc Dubois is the best Quebecer in the NHL, Quebec hockey is doomed
The province isn't producing elite players anymore and no one is paying attention to that crisis.
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Kevin Laforest @kevinlaforest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Angine de Poitrine a remporté le Prix #Polaris2026 pour son album "Vol. II"!
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Habs fans don't have to worry about the team's American players leaving to go back to the U.S., said Martin St. Louis. They're happy here because the Habs love the Montreal environment! # habs #gohabsgo #toutlemondenparle @tlmep.bsky.social
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What the Puck: Canadiens fans don't need to worry about American players wanting out of Montreal
And team brass isn't concerned about Habs' U.S.-born stars demanding trades to land of Trump.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Very good obituary in the Globe and Mail this week of Susan Moss. She needs to get the recognition she deserves as THE great rock photographer in Montreal over the past 20 years. Susan Moss was to Montreal what Bob Gruen is to New York City.
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Renowned Montreal rock photographer Susan Moss captured indelible moments onstage
She shot for prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone magazine, left an archive of nearly 200,000 photos and, despite her gravelly exterior, she was a generous mentor
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eminence grise @eminence-grise.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I really was surprised they signed Dach. I would have gone with Florian Xhekaj. Dach and Texier are on the block for me.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Why don't the other American journalists boycott the White House because of this censorship? I think the world will survive without 24/7 coverage of the toddler-in-chief for a few days.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Two big wins for the Habs!!! 😉
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Big Bill @bigbill33.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Monty played decent. Dach is meh.... so far, does not look like he has a spark and is playing for his career.
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Big Bill @bigbill33.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I am mostly watching the game in YYZ..... want to see how Dach, Reinbacher, and Monty play.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
So which Habs game are we supposed to be watching? Just flipped over to game in Toronto and saw Florian beat the crap out of someone. And pal texted: 'We're beating them twice." Friend in group text replied: 'Ça sent la Coupe.'
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Brigitte @bobinette04.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Two games on RDS for the price of one.😂
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Two fights in five minutes. This is idiotic.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Actually I guess it's half a Habs game.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Is that a Habs game on the TV?
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Henchman #1 @henchman1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I've voted Liberal my whole life and the party takes it granted. They barely fight for minority (including anglo) rights and they too completely ignore the Outaouais (a historical bastion of their support). Seriously considering the Canadian Party of Quebec this time.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What I find odd is that so many anglos are losing their minds over the concept of the PQ winning the election when we have all lived thru many many referendum-obsessed PQ governments over the past 50 years. This is not our first rodeo.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is La journée de l'album québécois and it's a great initiative to support local music. But there's one problem – it appears few people are listening to Quebec music these days. Why is that?
montrealgazette.com
Kelly: Why are so few people listening to Quebec music?
Friday is the journée de l'album québécois, and a great time to check out amazing Quebec artists that don't get their due on Spotify.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
That’s what I call a present. Beautiful green-vinyl double album version of Bowie’s debut lp.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
That time Andy Warhol did a portrait of Cali.
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Elkin 🇨🇦 @elkin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s quieter but at least you don’t have to see the anti-Canadian propaganda of the other place
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Jack Kerouac 🇨🇦 @jackerouac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wait until the #habs season starts and you post comments on Montembeault. 😉
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Jack Kerouac 🇨🇦 @jackerouac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yeah, that is right.
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Jack Kerouac 🇨🇦 @jackerouac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I like Bluesky because: 1- It is not owned by a neo-nazi and because 2-I can exchange with people politely without insults (99% of the time).
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Brigitte @bobinette04.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
See you back when the Habs’ season begin.😉
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Claude @claudevautour.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What do you mean? I like your work. I access your work strictly on this platform
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How do people like Bluesky? I am close to throwing in the towel. Never get any reaction to anything here. And I still hate X so I’m running out of options.
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Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 16/09/2026
Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy" and the synth melody was originally created during an attempt to cover the Sex Pistols' song "Pretty Vacant" using a Roland MC-202 synthesizer. This experimental session led to the creation of one of songs in pop music history.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Why are people still talking about Monty being Dobes's back-up? This is crazy talk! Put him on waivers! What the Puck!
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What the Puck: How can people still think Samuel Montembeault should play for the Canadiens this season?
Keeping a sub-par goalie isn't an option if the Canadiens really want to go all-in this season.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I was kind of sick of that whole Céline Dion asking me out on a date thing but hey it's been a long time and it is Céline's big day so let's have another look at the funniest moment of my journalism "career". #celinedion
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Brendan Kelly meets Celine Dion
YouTube video by Montreal Gazette
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I’ve never met a pop star with such drive. She would literally do anything to reach the top. But there’s more to notre Céline nationale than just ambition. I’ve also never met a major singer who is as genuine as Dion.
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Kelly: A megastar is reborn as Céline Dion set to return to stage for first time in 6 years
Quebec's global pop icon begins a 26-concert run Saturday near Paris after a battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The bad news for Habs fans is that moving forward, we're going to be seeing a lot less of Pierre Houde. 45 games instead of 60. Plus fans will have shell out for 3 French-language services to get all the Habs games in French.
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What the Puck: Canadiens fans will be getting less Pierre Houde this season — et c'est le 'BOO'
TVA Sports will broadcast 32 games in French and Amazon 7. That leaves only 45 for RDS icon Houde.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kim Nguyen talks about his brilliant new documentary Saigon Story which explores "two small stories" behind one of the most famous Vietnam War photos.
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Kelly: Montreal documentary delves into 'two small stories' linked to Vietnam War photo that shocked the world
The film's focus on families connected to the Saigon Execution tells "a universal story," filmmaker Kim Nguyen says.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
With the NHL season coming & much excitement around the Habs, it's the perfect time to pick up my book Habs Nation: A People's History of the Montreal Canadiens. Contact me directly for signed copy, ask for it at your fave bookstore or order it online here: www.barakabooks.com/catalogue/ha...
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HABS NATION - Baraka Books
Habs Nation is the story of how hockey's most winning team has always skated hand-in-hand with the people of Quebec and won 24 Stanley Cups.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Not Dancing with Myself. Dancing with Our Crowd. Absolute classic night at Robin des Bois Friday. All killer, no filler. See you in the park tonight. SWEAT SWEAT SWEAT SWEAT.
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
What? You haven't got your tickets for the party Friday at Robin des Bois with me and Geneviève Borne? What are you waiting for? Tu n'as pas encore pris tes billets pour la soirée de vendredi au Robin des Bois avec moi et Geneviève Borne ? Qu'est-ce que tu attends ? robindesbois.ca/en/programma...
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Brendan Kelly @brendanfromndg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I'm not letting up on this. Last night in the locker room after our game, the question qui tue was – What the hell is up with Arber Xhekaj? Why isn't he signed just days from Sept. 1? Why isn't Zack Bolduc signed? A team with little toughness and two of the only guys who add sandpaper aren't signed.
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