Dave Stubbs
@davestubbs.bsky.social
🇨🇦 National Hockey League columnist and historian, based in Montreal. Professional writer since 1976. Strong black coffee; great music under fine headphones in the dark.
In appreciation of centre Phil Goyette, winner of the Stanley Cup his first four NHL seasons 1957-60 with the Canadiens. Clean, efficient and a vital cog in the talent-rich dynasty's gears, Phil left us last Saturday at age 92 www.nhl.com/news/phil-go...
Goyette remembered for clean living on, off ice | NHL.com
Late center who played 16 NHL seasons won Cup 4 times with Canadiens, Lady Byng with Blues
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January 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM
In appreciation of centre Phil Goyette, winner of the Stanley Cup his first four NHL seasons 1957-60 with the Canadiens. Clean, efficient and a vital cog in the talent-rich dynasty's gears, Phil left us last Saturday at age 92 www.nhl.com/news/phil-go...
My essay on Glenn Hall, reflecting on Mr. Goalie during a visit to the Montreal Forum. It was the former hockey cathedral where Glenn made his NHL debut in 1952; it was where I went to remember a dear friend whose life was celebrated today in Stony Plain, Alberta www.nhl.com/news/goalie-...
Hall's life, memories of Montreal Forum connect once more during funeral | NHL.com
Reflections of 'Mr. Goalie,' career at venerable hockey arena
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January 19, 2026 at 10:41 PM
My essay on Glenn Hall, reflecting on Mr. Goalie during a visit to the Montreal Forum. It was the former hockey cathedral where Glenn made his NHL debut in 1952; it was where I went to remember a dear friend whose life was celebrated today in Stony Plain, Alberta www.nhl.com/news/goalie-...
My personal appreciation of the late Glenn Hall. To me, Mr. Goalie was a dear friend who also happened to be a superstar netminder. Glenn's brilliance in goal and his love of his family and his land, combined with his delightful sense of humour, made him a true delight www.nhl.com/news/glenn-h...
Hall earned his well-deserved legacy as 'Mr. Goalie' | NHL.com
Ironman, Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, Vezina Trophy winner had the stories to go with the accomplishments
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January 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
My personal appreciation of the late Glenn Hall. To me, Mr. Goalie was a dear friend who also happened to be a superstar netminder. Glenn's brilliance in goal and his love of his family and his land, combined with his delightful sense of humour, made him a true delight www.nhl.com/news/glenn-h...
R.I.P. Bobby Rousseau
December 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
R.I.P. Bobby Rousseau
My appreciation of Bobby Rousseau, who left us this morning at age 85: www.nhl.com/news/bobby-r...
Rousseau dies at 85, 4-time Stanley Cup winner with Canadiens | NHL.com
Speedy, hard-shooting forward also played for North Stars, Rangers during 15-year NHL career
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December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My appreciation of Bobby Rousseau, who left us this morning at age 85: www.nhl.com/news/bobby-r...
R.I.P. Bobby Rousseau, 85, four-time Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup champion and 1962 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's top rookie. Bobby died peacefully in Trois-Riviéres hospital this morning with his family by his side. Bobby also played for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers.
December 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
R.I.P. Bobby Rousseau, 85, four-time Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup champion and 1962 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's top rookie. Bobby died peacefully in Trois-Riviéres hospital this morning with his family by his side. Bobby also played for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers.
Jacob Fowler keeps a Montreal Canadiens record intact, joining Ken Dryden (1971), Patrick Roy (1985) and Carey Price (2007) in making his first NHL start a victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins: www.nhl.com/news/jacob-f...
Fowler joins elite list of Canadiens’ goalies to win 1st NHL start against Penguins | NHL.com
Joins legends Dryden, Roy, Price with 36-save performance against Penguins
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December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Jacob Fowler keeps a Montreal Canadiens record intact, joining Ken Dryden (1971), Patrick Roy (1985) and Carey Price (2007) in making his first NHL start a victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins: www.nhl.com/news/jacob-f...
In conversation with Andrei Markov, the Montreal Canadiens' superb defenceman who five years after his retirement from hockey will be celebrated by his team before Wednesday's Bell Centre game against the Winnipeg Jets: www.nhl.com/news/andrei-...
Markov talks career, Montreal homecoming celebration with NHL.com | NHL.com
Defenseman, who played entire 16-season career with Canadiens, to be honored Wednesday
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December 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In conversation with Andrei Markov, the Montreal Canadiens' superb defenceman who five years after his retirement from hockey will be celebrated by his team before Wednesday's Bell Centre game against the Winnipeg Jets: www.nhl.com/news/andrei-...
Canadiens icon Yvan Cournoyer scored his ninth and final regular-season NHL hat trick 50 years ago today on this November 13, 1975. The third goal was also his milestone 350th. But that wasn't the best part of the Roadrunner's story on this night www.nhl.com/news/yvan-co...
Cournoyer credits young cancer patient for inspiring final NHL hat trick 50 years later | NHL.com
Canadiens legend still finds time to support anyone battling dreaded disease
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November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Canadiens icon Yvan Cournoyer scored his ninth and final regular-season NHL hat trick 50 years ago today on this November 13, 1975. The third goal was also his milestone 350th. But that wasn't the best part of the Roadrunner's story on this night www.nhl.com/news/yvan-co...
Canada 🇨🇦 as viewed by my camera.
November 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Canada 🇨🇦 as viewed by my camera.
Canadiens icon Jacques Plante changed the face of goaltending forever 66 years ago on this November 1 in 1959, for the first time wearing his mask into a game at MSG against the Rangers. In tribute, my 1959 Plante replica this morning atop a net in my hometown Pointe-Claire Bob Birnie Arena.
November 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Canadiens icon Jacques Plante changed the face of goaltending forever 66 years ago on this November 1 in 1959, for the first time wearing his mask into a game at MSG against the Rangers. In tribute, my 1959 Plante replica this morning atop a net in my hometown Pointe-Claire Bob Birnie Arena.
A changing of the guard with the Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois taking the reins of the team's Alumni Association after the 36-year, two-term presidency of Réjean Houle. Reggie has stepped down this month but will remain an important presence. My visit with both: www.nhl.com/news/rejean-...
Houle brought Canadiens ‘family together’ as Alumni Association president | NHL.com
Former player stepped down from role after two stints leading group
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October 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A changing of the guard with the Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois taking the reins of the team's Alumni Association after the 36-year, two-term presidency of Réjean Houle. Reggie has stepped down this month but will remain an important presence. My visit with both: www.nhl.com/news/rejean-...
My look at the rivalry between the Canadiens and Rangers, Saturday’s Bell Centre visitor. It’s pegged to the blockbusting June 1963 trade that saw future Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley change heavy wool sweaters www.nhl.com/news/montrea...
Canadiens, Rangers set to meet up in latest chapter of historic rivalry | NHL.com
Original Six matchup on Saturday in Montreal brings back historic players, memories
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October 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My look at the rivalry between the Canadiens and Rangers, Saturday’s Bell Centre visitor. It’s pegged to the blockbusting June 1963 trade that saw future Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley change heavy wool sweaters www.nhl.com/news/montrea...
Late, incomparable Jean Béliveau was elected Canadiens captain on this October 13 in 1961. Le Gros Bill would win the Stanley Cup 10 times as a player (five as captain), adding seven more in retirement as the team's senior VP. There has been no greater hockey ambassador in the history of the NHL.
October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Late, incomparable Jean Béliveau was elected Canadiens captain on this October 13 in 1961. Le Gros Bill would win the Stanley Cup 10 times as a player (five as captain), adding seven more in retirement as the team's senior VP. There has been no greater hockey ambassador in the history of the NHL.
Chicago Blackhawks and soloist Jim Cornelison did it up right tonight.
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Chicago Blackhawks and soloist Jim Cornelison did it up right tonight.
1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…
The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...
Detroit's 1st NHL game remembered as 'great success' entering Centennial season | NHL.com
6,000 fans packed arena across river in Windsor, Ontario
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October 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...
Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...
Delvecchio remembered for playmaking ability, loyalty to Red Wings | NHL.com
Hall of Fame forward played 1,550 NHL games, all for Detroit, winning Stanley Cup 3 times
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October 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...
Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.
I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship
I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.
Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.