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    Montreal Canadiens Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Montreal Canadiens to get you started: 

    Established:1909
    Stadium:Belle Center
    Colors:Red, white & blue
    Hall of Famers:Marty Berry, Jean Beliveau, Toe Blake, Emile Bouchard, Harry Cameron, Guy Carbonneau, Chris Chelios, Sprague Cleghorn, Yvan Cournoyer, Gordie Drillon, Ken Dryden, Dick Duff, Bill Durnan, Tony Esposito, Bob Gainey, Herb Gardiner, Jimmy Gardner, Bernard Geoffrion, Doug Gilmour, George Hainsworth, Joe Hall, Doug Harvey, Tom Johnson, Aurele Joliat, Elmer Lach, Guy LaFleur, Newsy LaLonde, Rod Langway, Jacques Laperriere, Guy Lapointe, Jack Laviolette, Jacques Lemaire, Frank Mahovlich, Joe Malone, Sylvio Mantha, Dickie Moore, Howie Morenz, Reg Noble, Buddy O’Connor, Bert Olmstead, Didier Pitre, Jacques Plante, Ken Reardon, Mark Recchi, Henry Richard, Maurice Richard, Larry Robinson, Patrick Roy, Denis Savard, Serge Savard, Steve Shutt, Babe Siebert, Tommy Smith, Rogie Vachon, Georges Vezina, Gump Worsley & Roy Worters
    Hall of Fame Builders:Scotty Bowman, Pat Burns, Joseph Cattarinich, Leo Dandurand, Tommy Gorman, Hartland Molson, William Northey, Ambrose O’Brien, Sam Pollack, Donat Raymond & Frank Selke
    Rivals:Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators & Toronto Maple Leafs
    Legends: Marty Berry, Jean Beliveau, Toe Blake, Emile Bouchard, Harry Cameron, Guy Carbonneau, Chris Chelios, Sprague Cleghorn, Yvan Cournoyer, Gordie Drillon, Ken Dryden, Dick Duff, Bill Durnan, Tony Esposito, Bob Gainey, Herb Gardiner, Jimmy Gardner, Bernard Geoffrion, Doug Gilmour, George Hainsworth, Joe Hall, Doug Harvey, Tom Johnson, Aurele Joliat, Elmer Lach, Guy LaFleur, Newsy LaLonde, Rod Langway, Jacques Laperriere, Guy Lapointe, Jack Laviolette, Jacques Lemaire, Frank Mahovlich, Joe Malone, Sylvio Mantha, Dickie Moore, Howie Morenz, Reg Noble, Buddy O’Connor, Bert Olmstead, Didier Pitre, Jacques Plante, Ken Reardon, Mark Recchi, Henry Richard, Maurice Richard, Larry Robinson, Patrick Roy, Denis Savard, Serge Savard, Steve Shutt, Babe Siebert, Tommy Smith, Rogie Vachon, Georges Vezina, Gump Worsley & Roy Worters
    Retired Numbers:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 29 & 33
    Division:Atlantic
    Stanley Cup Titles:24: 1915-16, 1923-24, 1929-30, 1930-31, 1943-44, 1945-46, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1985-86 & 1992-93

    Montreal Canadiens History

    The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest and one of the most successful teams in not only the history of the National Hockey League, but the entire sport of hockey. They are the only team in the modern National Hockey League to exist before the league was founded and formed. They have been around since 1909 and have won over twenty Stanley Cup trophies. 

    In fact they are one of the oldest franchises in the world of North American professional sports as they are older than 31 of the 32 National Football League teams, all of the National Basketball Association teams and every other Canadian pro sports franchise. They are also one of the founding members of the National Hockey League as well. 

    They are one of the most historic franchises as well as they have won more championships than every team except the New York Yankees, who play Major League Baseball. They hold the distinction of being the last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup trophy back in 1992-93. 

    It would only take seven years for them to win their first trophy after being founded in 1909. As they lifted the Stanley Cup trophy for the first time during the 1915-16 season. However, that would be the only Stanley Cup they would win before joining the National Hockey League.

    Their first official National Hockey League Stanley Cup was won during the 1923-24 season. Two years after that they would move into their new home for the next seventy years, as they would now play their home games at the Montreal Forum. 

    The 1930s started off great for the Habs as they would win the 1930-31, and 1931-32 Stanley Cup trophies as well. They would go on to enjoy decades of success throughout the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. They would win a total of 14 Stanley Cups and make several playoff appearances throughout the years. 

    They reached their peak in the 1970s when they won six of their 24 Stanley Cups in a ten year period. They were the most dominant team in all of the National Hockey League for the majority of its early existence. 

    Following the 1970s they would only manage to win two more Stanley Cups with the last one coming in the mid 90s, but they would make plenty of playoff appearances. In their entire history they have made dozens of playoff appearances, won 24 division titles and 8 conference championships as well. 

    It’s been a long thirty years since the last time the Montreal Canadiens were on top of the National Hockey League. However, they have made seventeen playoff appearances since then and even made it to one Stanley Cup Finals in 2020-21. They had a rough season as they finished the year with a record of 24-21-11, but they certainly made up for it in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with their finals run. 

    In 2021-22 they would end up being the worst team in the National Hockey League as they had a huge regression in a years span, when the league transitioned back to normal divisions. They finished with the worst record in the National Hockey League, as they ended up with a record of 22-49-11 and ended up with the number one pick in the 2022 National Hockey League draft.

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Montreal Canadiens

    Our experts will provide an analysis on the Canadiens’ chances closer to the start of the 2022-23 season. In the meantime, you can check out our thoughts on the team before the 2021-22 season started:

    If you are a fan of the Montreal Canadiens, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2021 season. Do the Montreal Canadiens have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup in 2022?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Montreal Canadiens.

    Preview on the Montreal Canadiens’ Head Coach: Dominique Ducharme

    After multiple years coaching at the junior hockey ranks, he got his first NHL job during the 2020-21 season. That opportunity led to the Montreal Canadiens being the first Canadian team to play in the Stanley Cup Finals in 10 years. They were also the last team north of the border to win a title in 1993. Ducharme has shown glimpses of being the guy that can finally bring Lord Stanley back to Canadian soil.

    Preview on the Montreal Canadiens’ Key Player: Tyler Toffoli

    Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings back in 2011 Toffoli has turned into a decent Goal scoring option. Although this will be his first full season in Montreal he is expected to be a contributing piece. Last year’s COVID shortened season saw him score 33 total goals and Assisted on 25 more. If the Canadiens want to return to the Stanley Cup Finals the play of Toffoli will be vital and reflective of team success.

    Preview on the Montreal Canadiens’ Next Best: Cole Caufield

    After a stellar career at the University Of Wisconsin, Caufield is expected to have a strong rookie campaign in 2021. He flashed signs of greatness in the playoffs finishing with 4 Goals and 8 Assists. Regarded by many as an absolute draft steal for Montreal, Caufield may just be the future of the Canadiens franchise. Despite his small stature, with him only standing at 5 foot 7 inches tall, he is out to prove the doubters wrong.

    Montreal Canadiens Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The 2021-22 season is over and we take a look back at the Montreal Canadiens betting history for the most recent season. We will provide more information in relation to the new 2022-23 season once information becomes available. In the meantime, have a look at the betting and odds information for the Canadiens before the start of the previous season:

    The Montreal Canadiens are looking to make another big leap after making the Stanley Cup Finals last season. They will certainly have to play better in the regular season after their losing regular season where they finished eight games below .500 and with only 24 wins in a shortened season. 

    Apparently bettors are not putting their trust in the Montreal Canadiens either as many people are thinking last season was a fluke because they have the lowest odds to win the Stanley Cup Finals this season. Their odds currently sit at (+10000) heading into the 2021-22 National Hockey League season. 

    However, It is hard to rule them out already as they are the most historic franchise in the history of the National Hockey League and always have an outside shot at making a run. Nobody could have expected them to make the Stanley Cup Finals last season and they did. 

    However, with divisions returning to normal this season as well as the return of an 82 game schedule and travel, it is easy to see why people are doubting them at the moment. It will be interesting to see what kind of season they will have during the 2021-22 season as they look to build off of last year’s performance.

    Montreal Canadiens FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Montreal Canadiens? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Montreal Canadiens play?

    The Montreal Canadiens play their home games at the Belle Center. 

    Who owns the Montreal Canadiens?

    The Montreal Canadiens are owned by the Molson Family. 

    Have the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup?

    The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups in the 1915-16, 1923-24, 1929-30, 1930-31, 1943-44, 1945-46, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1985-86 and 1992-93 seasons.

    Who is the Montreal Canadiens general manager?

    Kent Hughes is the manager of the Montreal Canadiens. 

    Do the Montreal Canadiens play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Montreal Canadiens are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Montreal Canadiens games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Montreal Canadiens record?

    The Montreal Canadiens had a 22-49-11 win-loss-overtime loss record for the 2021-22 NHL season. 

    Did the Montreal Canadiens win last night?

    Fans of the Montreal Canadiens are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Montreal Canadiens worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Montreal Canadiens are worth $1.6 billion. 

    Who do the Montreal Canadiens play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NHL, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Montreal Canadiens play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Montreal Canadiens?

    You can watch the Montreal Canadiens games on TV channels like TSN.

    Will the Montreal Canadiens make the playoffs this year?

    For the 2021-22 season, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make the playoffs, as they finished last in their division with a record of 22-49-11. 

    Will the Montreal Canadiens get the 1st pick in the NHL draft?

    The order of the draft will be finalized at the end of the 2021-22 season, and it is confirmed that the Montreal Canadiens have the first overall pick.

    When do the Montreal Canadiens play?

    Montreal Canadiens fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the puck drop, location of the game and the all important NHL odds.

    Where did the Montreal Canadiens finish the season?

    The Montreal Canadiens finished the 2021-22 NHL season in 8th place in the Atlantic Division and in last place in the NHL overall. 

    How many games did the Montreal Canadiens win?

    The Montreal Canadiens won 22 games during the 2021-22 NHL season.

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