Montreal

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Dec 10, 2021
3 min

Montreal

If 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.

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Oct 8, 2021
4 min

Montreal

Habs Look to Build on Success

Last year was a great success for the Canadiens franchise with Division and Conference Championships along with a Stanley Cup appearance.

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Spezza, Dubinsky announce retirement plans

Jul 31, 2021
2 min

Edmonton

Spezza, Dubinsky announce retirement plans

Both players are coming off Stanley Cup Final appearances and will be heading to the golf course unless their clubs use a retirement save.

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As The Habs Move to Round 2, Trade Rumors Already Afoot?

Jul 11, 2021
3 min

Montreal

As 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.

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May 26, 2021
4 min

Montreal

Preparing for the Playoffs

The first season of BEARD Hockey has been a successful one for the Montreal Canadiens and GM Lennart Westman, at least so far.

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Mar 15, 2021
4 min

Detroit

Goalies and Games Played

Approaching half time in BEARD Hockey’s first season, Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren take a look at the netminder situation.

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Feb 13, 2021
4 min

Montreal

By The Numbers: Westman's Philosophy

The many trades GM Lennart Westman has made in Montreal seem to be a never-ending topic for conversations among hockey experts.

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Feb 5, 2021
2 min

Montreal

Westman makes 'shocking trade'

Despite confidence in their Dispersal Draft pick of Evgeni Malkin, the Canadiens shockingly dealt their now former captain to Columbus.

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Habs Update: Staying On Top of the Mountain

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

Montreal

Habs Update: Staying On Top of the Mountain

A quarter into the season, Montreal Canadiens management have reasons to be pleased with where the pro and farm team are positioned.

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Final In-Depth Look at The 2021 UFA Market

Jan 23, 2021
6 min

Detroit

Final In-Depth Look at The 2021 UFA Market

There are no less than 21 goalies that will be subject to In-Season UFA Negotiations or offseason free agency. The final of three articles.

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In-Depth: The 2021 Free Agent Market (Part 2)

Jan 19, 2021
7 min

Detroit

In-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.

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In-Depth Look at The 2021 Free Agent Market

Jan 18, 2021
9 min

Detroit

In-Depth Look at The 2021 Free Agent Market

93 forwards, 68 defenders, and 21 goalies (182 players total) will be subject to BEARD In-Season UFA Negotiations or offseason free agency.

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Canadiens off to historical, flying start

Dec 20, 2020
4 min

Montreal

Canadiens off to historical, flying start

With three wins to start the inaugural BEARD Hockey season, Montreal is poised to become a true powerhouse in the Eastern Conference.

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Dec 1, 2020
5 min

Montreal

Stereotypes in Sim Hockey

So, you have joined a fantasy sim hockey league, a grown up man playing like a child, daydreaming about managing a real NHL team...

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Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Montreal

Trades, 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.

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Nov 17, 2020
8 min

Detroit

BEARD Rankings: Powerful Power Plays

Habs GM Lennart Westman and Detroit GM Mathias Lundgren combine their efforts again to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by power play acumen.

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The Canadiens are going for gold (and silver)

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Montreal

The 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.

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BEARD Rankings: The Joys of the Penalty Kill

Nov 13, 2020
8 min

Detroit

BEARD Rankings: The Joys of the Penalty Kill

Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren again combine their efforts to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by prowess on the penalty kill.

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BEARD Rankings: The Risk of Taking Penalties

Nov 10, 2020
9 min

Detroit

BEARD Rankings: The Risk of Taking Penalties

GM's Lennart Westman and Mathias Lundgren combine their efforts to rank the 32 BEARD Hockey teams by likelihood of taking penalties.

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Brendan Lemieux to follow in his father's footsteps

Oct 29, 2020
2 min

Montreal

Brendan Lemieux to follow in his father's footsteps

Habs GM Lennart Westman sought out and acquired the 24-year old Lemieux to join his father Claude in Montreal Canadiens lore.

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