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David Desharnais has come a long way since he took his first tentative steps on a rink his father built behind the family home in Laurier Station. The 25-year-old, who is in his first full National Hockey League season, is the centre on the Canadiens' No
MONTREAL - Here’s a numerical look at the game between the Canadiens and the Hurricanes at the Bell Centre on Monday night. 294 – Number of days since Kirk Muller last coached a game at the Bell Centre. Muller helped the Habs force a Game 7 against the B
Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) checks Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Allen (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Montreal. View Photo »
You can't be too satisfied when you're sitting in the 12th seed, so ask me in another month and a half when we're in the playoff picture
As the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline fast approaches, all eyes will be on the general managers. A trade made by an NHL GM can help bolster his team’s roster for a deep playoff run, help get his club into the postseason with a key rental player or, lastly, begi
Eric Staal netted two goals and added an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Jamie McBain had a goal and an assist, while Jiri Tlusty and Jaroslav Spacek scored for the Hurricanes, who got 30 s
Jamie McBain had a goal and an assist, while Jiri Tlusty and Jaroslav Spacek scored for the Hurricane
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski, right, skates past as the Montreal Canadiens celebrate their first goal of the game by Erik Cole during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Toronto. View Photo »
Had the fellows over for dinner
Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Eric Staal netted two goals and added an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Jamie McBain had a goal and an assist, while Jiri Tlusty and Jaroslav Spacek scored
Eric Staal netted two goals and added an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.Jamie McBain had a goal and an assist, while Jiri Tlusty and Jaroslav Spacek scored for the Hurricanes, who got 30 sa
Erik Cole (born November 6, 1978 in Oswego, New York) is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes. Full Article
Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72), Max Pacioretty (67), David Desharnais (51) and Josh Gorges (26) celebrate Pacioretty's goal against the New York Islanders in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) has his shot stopped by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Montreal.
View Photo »MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 5: Alexei Emelin #74 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his second period goal with teammates during the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre on February 5, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) is sandwiched into the net by Washington Capitals' goalie Tomas Vokoun (R) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 4, 2012.
View Photo »MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 4: Erik Cole #72 of the Montreal Canadiens clears John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals from in front of goalie Tomas Vokoun #29 during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 4, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole(60) is dumped by Washington Capitals' John Carlson during third period NHL hockey action, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in Montreal.
View Photo »Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski, right, skates past as the Montreal Canadiens celebrate their first goal of the game by Erik Cole during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Toronto.
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Erik Cole #72 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 2, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Canadiens 5-3.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) leaps to get out of the way of the shot as New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) makes the save in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, February 2, 2012.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' right wing Erik Cole (L) gets a "high sticking" penalty as New Jersey Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, February 2, 2012.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) vaults New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov (28) chasing the puck in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey February 2, 2012.
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Erik Cole #72 of the Montreal Canadiens takes a two minute penalty for roughing against Adam Larsson #5 of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 2, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) tries to block New Jersey Devils goalkeeper Martin Brodeur during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The New Jersey Devils won 5-3.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) is checked by New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvador during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
View Photo »New York Islanders' Steve Staios (24) crashes into Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Canadiens won 4-2.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates his second goal with David Desharnais (51), Josh Gorges (26), P.K. Subban (76) and Erik Cole in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y.
View Photo »New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) reaches under Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (top) for a save in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, February 2, 2012.
View Photo »New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) stops a shot by Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey February 2, 2012.
View Photo »TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Carl Gunnarsson #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs hits Erik Cole #72 of the Montreal Canadiens during NHL action at the Air Canada Centre January 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Rene Bourque celebrates, right, after scoring on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson, third from left, with Canadiens teammates Tomas Plekanc, second from left, and Erik Cole (72) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012...
View Photo »PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 20: Erik Cole #72 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his first period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at Consol Energy Center on January 20, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) celebrates his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) scores behind Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh,Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' goalie Ryan Miller (30) makes a save as Montreal Canadiens' right wing Erik Cole (72) and Sabres' defenseman Jordan Leopold (3) battle for the rebound during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' goalie Ryan Miller (R) makes a save over Montreal Canadiens' right wing Erik Cole during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72), Max Pacioretty (67), David Desharnais (51) and Josh Gorges (26) celebrate Pacioretty's goal against the New York Islanders in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y.
View Photo »You can't be too satisfied when you're sitting in the 12th seed, so ask me in another month and a half when we're in the playoff picture
Had the fellows over for dinner
Things happen for a reason
I think as the season wore on, I think they were a little more open to the fact of re-signing me
I wanted to get a feel for what their plan was for me
When you come to a place where you spent so much time, you want to see as many people as you can that have been good, good friends for a long time
There are parts of the business you just can't control
a real eye-opener for what that place was capable of. When they get excited about something, whether for basketball or hockey, it’s an interesting atmosphere for sure ... They’re great fans, very polite and respectful.
It’s an easy area to like and to want to be part of the community
We’re working well as a group ... We’ve continued to work together and work out kinks. We’ve also been changing it up so that guys have been moving around and you can see what other guys are seeing.
