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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tomorrow, for the 24th time in the history of their franchises, the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs will face each other in their NHL season-opener. My look at curtain-raising games between the NHL's two oldest teams: www.nhl.com/news/leafs-h...

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Maple Leafs, Canadiens to open season with another chapter in historical rivalry | NHL.com

McKenna, Caufield ushering in next wave of stars on each side

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My appreciation of late Montreal Canadiens owner George N. Gillett Jr., who has died at age 87. The Canadiens were a part of George’s business portfolio, but they also were a huge emotional investment www.nhl.com/news/former-...

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Gillett, who owned Canadiens from 2001-09, dies at 87 | NHL.com

American businessman ‘immersed himself in the Montreal community’

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My report from this morning at Laval-sur-le-Lac, plenty of news to report with Canadiens teeing off in their 50th annual golf tournament to benefit the team’s Children’s Foundation and the tremendous work that group does: www.nhl.com/news/montrea...

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St. Louis signs extension with Canadiens, who look to keep climbing this season | NHL.com

Hope to build on trip to Eastern Conference Final

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My Friday hospital visit with Yvon Lambert, the four-time Canadiens Stanley Cup champion and hugely popular team ambassador, an unofficial title he wears with great pride. On the mend from surgery to repair a fractured hip and femur, Yvon was in typically great spirits www.nhl.com/news/yvan-la...

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Lambert displaying resilience on road back following hip, femur fractures | NHL.com

Beloved Montreal overtime hero in 1979 'lucky' after serious fall at friend's home

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I spent about an hour with Canadiens' Yvon Lambert this morning, visiting the typically cheerful four-time Stanley Cup champion in his hospital room at his invitation as he mends from Monday surgery to repair his broken left femur and hip. My feature will be online Saturday; I'll link it here.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A visit with Canadiens legend Bob Gainey: his $100 suit is stitched into hockey lore, purchased at Montreal’s Tony the Tailor at the start of his team’s magical 1970s run of four consecutive Stanley Cup wins: www.nhl.com/news/bob-gai...

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Gainey's $100 suit stitched into Canadiens' Stanley Cup lore | NHL.com

Purchase from famed Montreal tailor played part in 1970s 4-championship dynasty

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

1/2 My conversation with Canadiens' Hall of Fame-bound Carey Price about his former team, specifically goalies Jakub Dobeš and Jacob Fowler, his new hockey career – never in goal, not once having put on his pads since his retirement... www.nhl.com/news/carey-p...

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Price, Canadiens' all-time winningest goalie, excited for team's future | NHL.com

'It sure feels that they’re a contender,' Hall of Fame-bound Montreal icon says

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It took 69 years, but the late Maurice Richard has finally surrendered his crown, to Vegas’ Mitch Marner, for the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history. My look back at Richard’s record-setting 1957 night, which he didn’t think was a big deal: www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Marner sets Cup Final record with historic hat trick for Golden Knights | NHL.com

Forward passes 'Rocket' Richard with fastest 3 goals to take series lead against Hurricanes

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

My appreciation of Dennis Hull, star of the Chicago Black Hawks and superstar of the after-dinner speaking circuit, who left us Friday at age 81. Dennis went to a Stanley Cup Final three times and played a strong role for Team Canada in the historic 1972 Summit Series: www.nhl.com/news/dennis-...

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Dennis Hull carved own path during memorable NHL career | NHL.com

Younger brother of Bobby died Friday at age 81, were Black Hawks teammates for 8 seasons

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The passing of Claude Lemieux at age 60 is unspeakably terrible news. The four-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner was the Canadiens' pregame torchbearer on Monday. My reporting for NHL.com: www.nhl.com/news/claude-...

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Claude Lemieux dies at 60, was 4-time Stanley Cup champion | NHL.com

Clutch-performing forward won championships with Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We said a heavy-hearted goodbye to Maurice Richard 26 years ago this May 27 in 2000, the Canadiens’ iconic, incomparable Rocket claimed by abdominal cancer at age 78 after a two-year battle. My essay from this time last year on a man who transcended hockey in every way: www.nhl.com/news/maurice...

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

When there's truth in advertising in a team's name: Congratulations to the brilliant Marie-Philip Poulin and every member of the @victoire-lphf.bsky.social, on and off the ice, for their 2026 @thepwhl.com Walter Cup championship.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Very creative, nicely done. Boots and Ron Brand were two of my favourite Expos. And Daniel Joseph Staub, DJS the initials of us both.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Happy 76th birthday on this May 20 to Yvon Lambert, the Canadiens' 1979 Game 7 overtime hero vs the too-many-men Boston Bruins. Forty-seven years later, Yvon is still happy to share memories of the dramatic goal. Our talk this morning about that and a great deal more: www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Lambert confident in Canadiens' chances in East Final | NHL.com

Montreal OT hero in 1979 has enjoyed former team's playoff run

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

At home with Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey, two guys in living-room easy chairs talking for a couple of hours about the five-time Stanley Cup champion’s days in and out of hockey, this season’s Canadiens and more: www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Hall of Famer Gainey enjoying Canadiens’ playoff ride | NHL.com

5-time Cup champ with Montreal sits down to watch Game 4 game with NHL.com

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Brian Gionta, who captained the Montreal Canadiens then the Buffalo Sabres, will be cheering for good hockey when his two former teams square off in the Eastern Conference Second Round. My chat with Gio about the playoffs, and more www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Gionta 'rooting just for good hockey' in Canadiens-Sabres series | NHL.com

Stanley Cup-winning forward captained each team in Eastern 2nd Round

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ nine shots on goal in victorious Game 7 last night against the Tampa Bay Lightning were sponsored by this gentleman.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

P.K. Subban in conversation Sunday about this year's Canadiens, brilliant young defenseman Lane Hutson, P.K.'s affection for his first NHL team and more: www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Subban's bond with Montreal remains strong through Canadiens' playoff run | NHL.com

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

On Game 3 of the Canadiens-Lightning series, and an energy that only Montreal can generate. Wonderful insight from Yvan Cournoyer, Serge Savard and Yvon Lambert, culled from my evening in the team's Bell Centre Alumni Lounge: www.nhl.com/news/topic/p...

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Playoff energy surrounding Canadiens is ‘so special,’ Cournoyer says | NHL.com

10-time Stanley Cup champion carries torch at Bell Centre prior to Game 3 win against Lightning

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We said goodbye to Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur four years ago on this April 22 in 2022. The appreciation I wrote upon Flower’s passing: www.nhl.com/news/guy-laf...

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On Cole Caufield’s 50th: the Canadiens’ flashy forward has earned lifetime membership in an elite franchise club that now includes seven different players who have scored 50 or more a total of 13 times. Here, Caufield and a detailed look at the Rocket, first ever to 50: www.nhl.com/news/cole-ca...

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

My conversation with Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada about the Canadiens, her path from Chile as a young refugee, the cultural and linguistic melting pot that is Montreal, and more. Links here to features in English and French: www.nhl.com/news/sitting... www.nhl.com/fr/news/la-m...

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Montreal mayor discusses what Canadiens mean to city in Q&A with NHL.com | NHL.com

Martinez Ferrada also talks about team's outreach to community, old rivalry with Nordiques

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In appreciation of centre Phil Goyette, winner of the Stanley Cup his first four NHL seasons 1957-60 with the Canadiens. Clean, efficient and a vital cog in the talent-rich dynasty's gears, Phil left us last Saturday at age 92 www.nhl.com/news/phil-go...

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Goyette remembered for clean living on, off ice | NHL.com

Late center who played 16 NHL seasons won Cup 4 times with Canadiens, Lady Byng with Blues

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

My essay on Glenn Hall, reflecting on Mr. Goalie during a visit to the Montreal Forum. It was the former hockey cathedral where Glenn made his NHL debut in 1952; it was where I went to remember a dear friend whose life was celebrated today in Stony Plain, Alberta www.nhl.com/news/goalie-...

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Hall's life, memories of Montreal Forum connect once more during funeral | NHL.com

Reflections of 'Mr. Goalie,' career at venerable hockey arena

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

My personal appreciation of the late Glenn Hall. To me, Mr. Goalie was a dear friend who also happened to be a superstar netminder. Glenn's brilliance in goal and his love of his family and his land, combined with his delightful sense of humour, made him a true delight www.nhl.com/news/glenn-h...

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Hall earned his well-deserved legacy as 'Mr. Goalie' | NHL.com

Ironman, Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, Vezina Trophy winner had the stories to go with the accomplishments

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

R.I.P. Bobby Rousseau, 85, four-time Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup champion and 1962 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's top rookie. Bobby died peacefully in Trois-Riviéres hospital this morning with his family by his side. Bobby also played for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Jacob Fowler keeps a Montreal Canadiens record intact, joining Ken Dryden (1971), Patrick Roy (1985) and Carey Price (2007) in making his first NHL start a victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins: www.nhl.com/news/jacob-f...

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Fowler joins elite list of Canadiens’ goalies to win 1st NHL start against Penguins | NHL.com

Joins legends Dryden, Roy, Price with 36-save performance against Penguins

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

In conversation with Andrei Markov, the Montreal Canadiens' superb defenceman who five years after his retirement from hockey will be celebrated by his team before Wednesday's Bell Centre game against the Winnipeg Jets: www.nhl.com/news/andrei-...

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Markov talks career, Montreal homecoming celebration with NHL.com | NHL.com

Defenseman, who played entire 16-season career with Canadiens, to be honored Wednesday

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Canadiens icon Yvan Cournoyer scored his ninth and final regular-season NHL hat trick 50 years ago today on this November 13, 1975. The third goal was also his milestone 350th. But that wasn't the best part of the Roadrunner's story on this night www.nhl.com/news/yvan-co...

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Cournoyer credits young cancer patient for inspiring final NHL hat trick 50 years later | NHL.com

Canadiens legend still finds time to support anyone battling dreaded disease

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Canada 🇨🇦 as viewed by my camera.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Canadiens icon Jacques Plante changed the face of goaltending forever 66 years ago on this November 1 in 1959, for the first time wearing his mask into a game at MSG against the Rangers. In tribute, my 1959 Plante replica this morning atop a net in my hometown Pointe-Claire Bob Birnie Arena.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A changing of the guard with the Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois taking the reins of the team's Alumni Association after the 36-year, two-term presidency of Réjean Houle. Reggie has stepped down this month but will remain an important presence. My visit with both: www.nhl.com/news/rejean-...

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Houle brought Canadiens ‘family together’ as Alumni Association president | NHL.com

Former player stepped down from role after two stints leading group

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

My look at the rivalry between the Canadiens and Rangers, Saturday’s Bell Centre visitor. It’s pegged to the blockbusting June 1963 trade that saw future Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley change heavy wool sweaters www.nhl.com/news/montrea...

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Canadiens, Rangers set to meet up in latest chapter of historic rivalry | NHL.com

Original Six matchup on Saturday in Montreal brings back historic players, memories

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Late, incomparable Jean Béliveau was elected Canadiens captain on this October 13 in 1961. Le Gros Bill would win the Stanley Cup 10 times as a player (five as captain), adding seven more in retirement as the team's senior VP. There has been no greater hockey ambassador in the history of the NHL.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Chicago Blackhawks and soloist Jim Cornelison did it up right tonight.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...

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Detroit's 1st NHL game remembered as 'great success' entering Centennial season | NHL.com

6,000 fans packed arena across river in Windsor, Ontario

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...

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Delvecchio remembered for playmaking ability, loyalty to Red Wings | NHL.com

Hall of Fame forward played 1,550 NHL games, all for Detroit, winning Stanley Cup 3 times

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This October 3 is a bittersweet day. Glenn Hall turns 94 today in Stony Plain, Alberta; in Philadelphia, the funeral will be held at noon for Bernie Parent. Here, Mr. Goalie (on the left) and Frenchy as I photographed two goaltending legends and dear friends in Saskatoon on February 6, 2020.

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