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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Carey Price remains the top goaltender in the NHL, but he has some stiff competition for the Vezina trophy this season. [The Hockey News]
- Geoff Molson sits down to answer fans questions in the third installment of Like a Boss. [NHL]
- After Sven Andrighetto was returned to the St. John’s IceCaps on Saturday due to waivers, Bobby Farnham has been recalled in his place. [EOTP]
Bobby Farnham, assuming he plays, will become 10th player to play at least one game with both Habs and St. John's IceCaps this season
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 1, 2017
- Everyone who’s been waiting for P.K Subban and the Nashville Predators to take on the Montreal Canadiens will have to wait a little longer. Subban was placed on injury reserve due to an upper body injury and will miss Tuesday’s match-up. [NHL]
- The IceCaps didn’t let the holiday festivities slow them down, returning for four games last week and taking home six out of a possible eight points. [EOTP]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Carolina Hurricanes equipment manager had the highlight of his career when he suited up to make his NHL debut in goal on New Years Eve. [NHL]
- The Vancouver Canucks are finding themselves in the eternal hockey debate: To tank or not to tank? [SportsNet]
- Goaltender, Jaroslav Halak has been reassigned to the New York Rangers AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. [AHL]
- Jack Eichel’s not ready to give up on the season, and lays it all out on the table. [Buffalo News]
- There may be even more NHL outdoor fun next year.
The NHL is looking at holding three outdoor games next season, per Gary Bettman.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 1, 2017