The Habstorian

The Habstorian Dennis Kane - West coast not-so-laid-back, long-time Habs fan and oft-published writer in periodicals in Canada, the USA and Russia. Also the proud owner-operator of one of the finest hockey blogs in the land - dennis-kane.com.

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Canadian Pickers Find Henri Richard's Tavern Tables

Canadian Pickers Find Henri Richard's Tavern Tables

By Dennis Kane
The owner said they came out of Henri Richard’s tavern (closed in 1986), and although there was no proof they were the Pocket’s, the pickers scooped them up for a few hundred bucks for the lot of them.
Dennis Kane Had Some Lousy Seats in Edmonton

Dennis Kane Had Some Lousy Seats in Edmonton

By Dennis Kane
I don’t need to tell you that this was pretty well the best thing anyone has ever said to me. “Four seats right behind the bench.”
Did Boston Bruins Goalie Don Head Play Defence in His Pads?

Did Boston Bruins Goalie Don Head Play Defence in His Pads?

By Dennis Kane
George Stephen figured he should probably just forget about it. Most didn’t believe him anyway. I figured he had probably inhaled too many fumes from the Powell River mill.
The Montreal Canadiens' Season Sinks

The Montreal Canadiens' Season Sinks

By Dennis Kane
The Canadiens played with blood, sweat and tears. Okay, there was no blood. And so what that it only looked like sweat and tears and their faces were wet because they’d poured water on them.
Dennis Kane Asks Jean Beliveau for Canadiens Tickets

Dennis Kane Asks Jean Beliveau for Canadiens Tickets

By Dennis Kane
As mentioned the other day, I came across some letters I’d thought were long gone, and this Beliveau one is the third I’ve posted in the past week or so.
Dennis Kane Asks for Guy Lafleur's Stick

Dennis Kane Asks for Guy Lafleur's Stick

By Dennis Kane
I wrote a letter to Mouton, who was the Canadiens publicity director along with being the Forum PA announcer, and I asked him about my chances of getting a Guy Lafleur game-used stick.
A Picture of The Rocket For Dennis Kane

A Picture of The Rocket For Dennis Kane

By Dennis Kane
I decided, when I was 13, that I needed an 8×10 glossy of the Rocket shaking hands with Sugar Jim Henry, so I went right to the top
To Dennis Kane - Yours Truly, Red Fisher

To Dennis Kane - Yours Truly, Red Fisher

By Dennis Kane
I’ll show some of these letters over the next while, but for now, I want to focus on one in particular.
Dennis Kane is Even Less Thrilled With The Habs Now

Dennis Kane is Even Less Thrilled With The Habs Now

By Dennis Kane
There can be absolutely no excuse for what the Habs gave us on this chilly Wednesday night. No drive, no passion, no push, in such a crucial game.
Dennis Kane is None Too Thrilled With The Habs

Dennis Kane is None Too Thrilled With The Habs

By Dennis Kane
It looked mighty fine against a couple of teams in the middle of the pack, Winnipeg and Tampa Bay, but when one of the elite teams comes-a-callin’, the whole dismal season returns, and we see this bunch...
A Hab of a Year? - The 2011 Canadiens Year in Review

A Hab of a Year? - The 2011 Canadiens Year in Review

By Dennis Kane
2011 had some fine moments for Habs fans, and unfortunately, some not-so-fine moments. So let’s have a glimpse at what happened in this Year of the Rabbit.
You Can't Keep Brad Hornung Down

You Can't Keep Brad Hornung Down

By Dennis Kane
In 1987, Brad Hornung was a speedy 18 year old playmaker for the Western Hockey League Regina Pats, and all was right in his world. He had ambitions to make it to the pros
The Habs of October - Good, Bad, and Ugly

The Habs of October - Good, Bad, and Ugly

By Dennis Kane
So October began with two wins (one in preseason) and a loss, and I suppose we were okay with that. Maybe slightly concerned with the loss in Toronto and the dismal six and two record...
Looking at The Habs Tonight - And Scott Gomez Too

Looking at The Habs Tonight - And Scott Gomez Too

By Dennis Kane
When my friends Heather and JW, who live in Orleans, which is east of Ottawa, set out for Scotiabank Place in Kanata, they must fill up three jerry cans of gasoline and have a survival kit handy in the back seat.
Montreal's Travis Moen Can Be a Key Guy

Montreal's Travis Moen Can Be a Key Guy

By Dennis Kane
Forget that Travis Moen has four goals and an assist for his team so far. That’s just lovely gravy. I believe this guy has upped his game this year, and is playing the way he was needed to play all along. 
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