The Canadiens' Markov Mistake: A Historic Milestone That Got Away

Andrei Markov was on the verge of something special in Montreal, but the Canadiens' front office decisions robbed him of a chance to etch his name into franchise history in a way that would have meant everything. This isn't just about one player's legacy - it's about how organizational mismanagement can cost you moments that define eras. The Canadiens have a complicated relationship with their own history, and this situation is another chapter in that story.