Thursday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty undeterred by criticism

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Max Pacioretty isn't allowing criticisms surrounding his captaincy to distract him from playing his game. Pacioretty is no stranger to the demands the come along with playing in Montreal. [Sportsnet]
• Fingers should not solely be pointed at the Canadiens' goaltending duo, when looking to figure out what is going wrong with the hockey club. [TSN]
• Bob McKenzie believes that Montreal's depth players are not to blame for the team's goalscoring woes, while our very own editor Marc Dumont looks into whether the Canadiens could reasonably acquire Jonathan Drouin. [TSN 690 | McKenzie | Dumont]
• Tune in as Artturi Lehkonen talks about his experiences playing in the SHL and the aspirations of his team, Frolunda HC! [Frolunda HC]
• Though the Montreal Canadiens have accrued more losses than wins lately, there are still players who stand out on the team for both their on and off ice contributions. [Svenska Fans]
• Congratulations to prospect Simon Bourque, who is now the newly minted captain of the Rimouski Oceanic! [Canadiens]

Around The League and Elsewhere

• The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Vincent Lecavalier and Luke Schenn to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Jordan Weal and a 3rd round pick. In other words, miracles are possible. [Broad Street Hockey | Jewels From The Crown]
• Not to be outdone, the Washington Capitals have signed former LA King, Mike Richards to a 1-year deal. [Japers' Rink]
• Meanwhile the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending forward Ryan Johansen to the Nashville Predators and receiving defenseman Seth Jones in return. [Jackets Cannon | On The Forecheck]
• Team Denmark's recent string of success at the World Junior Championships, has inspired it's players to be more ambitious at the annual tournament - a sentiment the Danish Ice Hockey Union hopes to continue fostering. [New York Times]
• The New Year is going to be terrible for all 30 teams in the NHL. Yes, all of them. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]

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