The art of doing nothing is called niksen in Dutch, and in Italian, it's referred to as il dolce far niente. On Seinfeld, it was called "a day in the life of George Costanza," which is basically a masterclass in doing absolutely nothing while somehow making it look like a full-time job. But what about the art of doing nada and still getting showered with praise from the media and fans alike? Well, welcome to Montreal (specifically, the Canadiens, where they’ve perfected the a

Arber Xhekaj, affectionately known as "the Sheriff" ("Wifi" to his teammates) is quite the presence on the ice. Fans love him like a Belle et Boeuf loaded burger, but the media? Well, they haven't appeared to be as smitten. Some folks see him as a solid bottom-pair defenseman with more upside, ready to gobble up minutes and perhaps serve some time on the penalty kill. Others? They think he's more of a spare winter tire, only useful when he's dropping the gloves. One media mem

It’s shaping up to be another cruel summer in Montreal — and not because of the humidity or the rising price of air conditioners. No, this year’s suffering comes courtesy of 𝖪̶𝗈̶𝗃̶𝖺̶𝗄̶ Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes, who somehow managed to spend an entire offseason doing… well, whatever the opposite of addressing this team's weaknesses is. Or perhaps he was on an extended fishing trip- if so, I think it's fair to say that he came back with a handful of sardines (

Michael Hage was a clear standout at the last WJC. He was, a case can be made, the most dominant forward in the entire tournament. You felt like every time he stepped on the ice, something was going to happen. Deft passer, smooth (albeit not elite) skater, and impressive vision, the Egyptian Magician did everything to confirm he may have been the steal of the 2024 draft when the Habs wheeled-and-dealed their way up to draft him (big thank you to the LA King and assistant GM,