Canadiens’ Pervasive, Nausea-Inducing Tendencies Are Starting to Wear Thin

A Deep Dive into Montreal’s Frustrating Season

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It’s been a month since the Montreal Canadiens’ season mercifully came to an end with a first-round playoff exit. But the stench of a disappointing season still lingers.

The Canadiens have missed the playoffs in six of the past eight seasons, and even when they did make it in 2021, they were bounced in the second round. All the while, a litany of issues has plagued the team.

What ails the Canadiens? Let’s take a deep dive into their frustrating season.

Lack of talent

It’s no secret that the Canadiens lack top-end talent. Their best player, Nick Suzuki, is a good young player, but he’s not a superstar. The rest of the lineup is filled with a mishmash of average and below-average players.

The Canadiens’ lack of talent was especially evident in the playoffs, where they were outmatched by the Toronto Maple Leafs in every facet of the game.

Poor goaltending

The Canadiens have also been plagued by poor goaltending in recent seasons. Carey Price has been injured and ineffective, and his backup, Jake Allen, has been inconsistent.

Price’s health is a major concern. He’s 34 years old and has a long history of injuries. If he can’t stay healthy, the Canadiens are in big trouble.

Bad coaching

The Canadiens have also been hampered by bad coaching. Claude Julien was fired after last season, and his replacement, Dominique Ducharme, was fired this season after the team’s playoff exit.

Both Julien and Ducharme were criticized for their defensive systems. The Canadiens were one of the worst defensive teams in the league this season.

No clear direction

The Canadiens have lacked a clear direction in recent years. They’ve tried to rebuild through the draft, but they haven’t been able to develop enough young players.

The Canadiens need to find a clear direction and stick with it. They need to decide whether they’re going to rebuild or try to win now.

The future

The Canadiens’ future is uncertain. They have some good young players, but they also have a lot of holes to fill.

If the Canadiens can find a way to fix their problems, they have the potential to be a playoff team again.