Stu Cowan
@stucowangazette.bsky.social
Sports columnist for Montreal Gazette and host of weekly Hockey Inside/Out Show on Gazette website and YouTube talking Habs with former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green.
With doctors now getting in line to leave Quebec it looks like Netflix and Spotify could be next. Good story by my Gazette colleague Andy Riga montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/...
Quebec’s French streaming plan tests whether Netflix and Spotify stay or go
Proposed law could place a "massive burden" on music and video streamers, raising constitutional questions and probably triggering lawsuits, expert says.
montrealgazette.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
With doctors now getting in line to leave Quebec it looks like Netflix and Spotify could be next. Good story by my Gazette colleague Andy Riga montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/...
My column on Jared Davidson looking to make the most of his opportunity now with the Canadiens after getting passed over at the junior WHL Draft and in his first two years of eligibility for the NHL Draft #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Canadiens' Jared Davidson soaking it all in after hard road to NHL
After never being selected at WHL Draft and being passed over twice at NHL Draft the 23-year-old determined to make most of opportunity.
montrealgazette.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My column on Jared Davidson looking to make the most of his opportunity now with the Canadiens after getting passed over at the junior WHL Draft and in his first two years of eligibility for the NHL Draft #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I join former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss if the Habs can make the playoffs this season after getting hit hard by injuries and inconsistent goaltending: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoKj...
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I join former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green to discuss if the Habs can make the playoffs this season after getting hit hard by injuries and inconsistent goaltending: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoKj...
Samuel Montembeault will start in goal for Canadiens tomorrow night vs Capitals at Bell Centre
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Samuel Montembeault will start in goal for Canadiens tomorrow night vs Capitals at Bell Centre
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 19, 1984: Larry Robinson had two assists in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Forum, becoming became the fifth defenceman in NHL history to record 500 career assists.
Nov. 19, 1984: Larry Robinson had two assists in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Forum, becoming became the fifth defenceman in NHL history to record 500 career assists.
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 19, 1984: Larry Robinson had two assists in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Forum, becoming became the fifth defenceman in NHL history to record 500 career assists.
Nov. 19, 1984: Larry Robinson had two assists in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Forum, becoming became the fifth defenceman in NHL history to record 500 career assists.
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
November 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
My story on the Canadiens finally starting to shoot the puck and coming away with a point from 4-3 shootout loss to Blue Jackets in Columbus after trailing 3-1 in third period #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens start shooting and earn point with 4-3 shootout loss in Columbus
It was a fourth straight loss for Habs, but they should be happy to get a point after losing 3-1 heading into third period.
montrealgazette.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
My story on the Canadiens finally starting to shoot the puck and coming away with a point from 4-3 shootout loss to Blue Jackets in Columbus after trailing 3-1 in third period #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
The Canadiens, who rank 29th in the NHL with an average of 24.8 shots per game, have one shot on goal against Blue Jackets at midway point of first period. #Habs
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Canadiens, who rank 29th in the NHL with an average of 24.8 shots per game, have one shot on goal against Blue Jackets at midway point of first period. #Habs
My column on Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier, who #Habs head coach Martin St. Louis describes as a warrior. montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Canadiens warrior Alexandre Carrier a dream partner on defence
"He doesn’t make mistakes," blue-liner Arber Xhekaj says. "He’s always there when I need him to be and he’s bailed me out a few times."
montrealgazette.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My column on Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier, who #Habs head coach Martin St. Louis describes as a warrior. montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
The Canadiens are in Columbus tonight, which was always one of my favourite NHL cities to visit. Here's column I wrote a few years ago on the city and why it's very special to Josh Anderson and David Savard #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Stu Cowan: Hidden gem homecoming for Canadiens' Savard, Anderson
City remains a special place for defenceman David Savard and forward Josh Anderson, who were teammates during their time with Blue Jackets.
montrealgazette.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Canadiens are in Columbus tonight, which was always one of my favourite NHL cities to visit. Here's column I wrote a few years ago on the city and why it's very special to Josh Anderson and David Savard #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens play the Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). #Habs and goalie Jakub Dobes will be hoping they don't hear this cannon go off too much.
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Canadiens play the Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). #Habs and goalie Jakub Dobes will be hoping they don't hear this cannon go off too much.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
More bad injury news for the Canadiens with Kirby Dach now sidelined 4-6 weeks with fractured foot #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens lose Kirby Dach for 4 to 6 weeks with fractured foot
The Habs' injury list keeps growing as the team calls up Joshua Roy from the AHL's Laval Rocket ahead of Monday's game in Columbus.
montrealgazette.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
More bad injury news for the Canadiens with Kirby Dach now sidelined 4-6 weeks with fractured foot #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Happy birthday to former Canadiens forward Emil Heineman, who turns 24 today. He has 8-4-12 totals in 18 games this season with the Islanders after being sent to New York this summer as part of trade for Noah Dobson. Photo by John Mahoney of The Gazette
November 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy birthday to former Canadiens forward Emil Heineman, who turns 24 today. He has 8-4-12 totals in 18 games this season with the Islanders after being sent to New York this summer as part of trade for Noah Dobson. Photo by John Mahoney of The Gazette
It was seven years ago today that my great friend Randy Tieman passed away at age 64. The longtime CTV Montreal sportscaster was the nicest man I ever met. He's gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, T. Here's link to column I wrote after his death: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It was seven years ago today that my great friend Randy Tieman passed away at age 64. The longtime CTV Montreal sportscaster was the nicest man I ever met. He's gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, T. Here's link to column I wrote after his death: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
My column on Canadiens going 0-for-7 on power play - including two lengthy 5-on-3 advantages - in 3-2 loss to Boston Bruins Saturday night at Bell Centre:
Cowan: Some simple advice for Canadiens' power play: Shoot the puck!
Montreal goes 0-for-7 on the power play — including two lengthy 5-on-3 advantages — in 3-2 loss to Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre.
montrealgazette.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
My column on Canadiens going 0-for-7 on power play - including two lengthy 5-on-3 advantages - in 3-2 loss to Boston Bruins Saturday night at Bell Centre:
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Bruins
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Bruins
My story setting up tonight's game between Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) with Samuel Montembeault starting in goal for #Habs and Jared Davidson making his NHL debut after getting called up from AHL's Laval Rocket: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Jared Davidson set to make his NHL debut with Canadiens against Bruins
Samuel Montembeault will start in goal for the Habs on Saturday night at the Bell Centre as they look to end a two-game losing streak.
montrealgazette.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My story setting up tonight's game between Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) with Samuel Montembeault starting in goal for #Habs and Jared Davidson making his NHL debut after getting called up from AHL's Laval Rocket: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Check out this fun Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as former Canadiens teammates Brian Skrudland and Rick Green tell some great stories about their 1986 team that won the Stanley Cup #Habs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8SP...
Rick Green and Brian Skrudland share what made '86 Habs so special | HI/O Bonus
YouTube video by Montreal Hockey Inside Out
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November 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Check out this fun Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as former Canadiens teammates Brian Skrudland and Rick Green tell some great stories about their 1986 team that won the Stanley Cup #Habs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8SP...
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Justin Barron, who turns 24 today. He has 0-4-4 totals in 18 games this season with the Nashville Predators. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Justin Barron, who turns 24 today. He has 0-4-4 totals in 18 games this season with the Nashville Predators. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) #Habs:
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) #Habs:
My weekly Stu's Slapshots notebook, including #Habs players being happy they no longer have to wear suits and ties to games, why Cole Caufield had to autograph 1,800 of his No. 22 sweaters and why there were so many Dallas Stars sweaters at Bell Centre: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens players happy to drop the suit-and-tie look
The heads of Lou Lamoriello and Don Cherry — members of NHL's old boys' club — must be exploding after league drops strict dress code.
montrealgazette.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My weekly Stu's Slapshots notebook, including #Habs players being happy they no longer have to wear suits and ties to games, why Cole Caufield had to autograph 1,800 of his No. 22 sweaters and why there were so many Dallas Stars sweaters at Bell Centre: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...