Commissioner ThomasDec 10, 20213 minIf It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It?Experts all over BEARD Hockey were surprised, questioning Montreal management as Habs GM Lennart Westman made two big trades in 24 hours.
Commissioner ThomasOct 9, 20214 minHabs Look to Build on SuccessLast year was a great success for the Canadiens franchise with Division and Conference Championships along with a Stanley Cup appearance.
Commissioner ThomasJul 31, 20212 minSpezza, Dubinsky announce retirement plansBoth players are coming off Stanley Cup Final appearances and will be heading to the golf course unless their clubs use a retirement save.
Commissioner ThomasJul 11, 20213 minAs The Habs Move to Round 2, Trade Rumors Already Afoot?Leave it to the Montreal Canadiens and GM Lennart Westman to multitask; rumors swirl as the Habs move to the second round of the playoffs.
Commissioner ThomasMay 27, 20214 minPreparing for the PlayoffsThe first season of BEARD Hockey has been a successful one for the Montreal Canadiens and GM Lennart Westman, at least so far.
Commissioner ThomasMar 16, 20214 minGoalies and Games PlayedApproaching half time in BEARD Hockey’s first season, Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren take a look at the netminder situation.
Commissioner ThomasFeb 14, 20214 minBy The Numbers: Westman's PhilosophyThe many trades GM Lennart Westman has made in Montreal seem to be a never-ending topic for conversations among hockey experts.
Commissioner ThomasFeb 5, 20212 minWestman makes 'shocking trade'Despite confidence in their Dispersal Draft pick of Evgeni Malkin, the Canadiens shockingly dealt their now former captain to Columbus.
Commissioner ThomasFeb 3, 20213 minHabs Update: Staying On Top of the MountainA quarter into the season, Montreal Canadiens management have reasons to be pleased with where the pro and farm team are positioned.
Commissioner ThomasJan 24, 20216 minFinal In-Depth Look at The 2021 UFA MarketThere are no less than 21 goalies that will be subject to In-Season UFA Negotiations or offseason free agency. The final of three articles.
Commissioner ThomasJan 19, 20217 minIn-Depth: The 2021 Free Agent Market (Part 2)Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren are back again, this time highlighting the defensemen who will be available in free agency.
Commissioner ThomasJan 18, 20219 minIn-Depth Look at The 2021 Free Agent Market93 forwards, 68 defenders, and 21 goalies (182 players total) will be subject to BEARD In-Season UFA Negotiations or offseason free agency.
Commissioner ThomasDec 20, 20204 minCanadiens off to historical, flying startWith three wins to start the inaugural BEARD Hockey season, Montreal is poised to become a true powerhouse in the Eastern Conference.
Commissioner ThomasDec 2, 20205 minStereotypes in Sim HockeySo, you have joined a fantasy sim hockey league, a grown up man playing like a child, daydreaming about managing a real NHL team...
Commissioner ThomasNov 23, 20202 minTrades, trades, and...more trades!As we approach the signing of prospects and the preseason games, it's time to review the numerous trades that have been made in Montreal.
Commissioner ThomasNov 17, 20208 minBEARD Rankings: Powerful Power PlaysHabs GM Lennart Westman and Detroit GM Mathias Lundgren combine their efforts again to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by power play acumen.
Commissioner ThomasNov 16, 20203 minThe Canadiens are going for gold (and silver)Competing for the first ever BEARD Hockey Stanley Cup and title belt is going to get 'biblical' if GM Westman has anything to do with it.
Commissioner ThomasNov 13, 20208 minBEARD Rankings: The Joys of the Penalty KillLennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren again combine their efforts to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by prowess on the penalty kill.
Commissioner ThomasNov 10, 20209 minBEARD Rankings: The Risk of Taking PenaltiesGM's Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren combine their efforts to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by likelihood of taking penalties.
Commissioner ThomasOct 29, 20202 minBrendan Lemieux to follow in his father's footstepsHabs GM Lennart Westman sought out and acquired the 24-year old Lemieux to join his father Claude in Montreal Canadiens lore.