Here’s an excerpt from the Foxsports.com article by Lyle Richardson (Spector):
After struggling through nearly a decade of mediocrity and rebuilding, the Montreal Canadiens surprised many experts last season by finishing first overall in the Eastern Conference. It was their best season since winning the Stanley Cup in 1993 — the last Canadian team to do so.
With a roster of experienced veterans and rising young talent throughout their roster, the Habs are considered by many to be the Canadian team with the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup this season.
That, however, likely depends on young stars like Carey Price, Thomas Plekanec, Mike Komisarek, Chris Higgins and the Kostitsyn brothers having performances as good or better than last season. If they do, the Canadiens could be in contention for their 25th Stanley Cup championship.