Saturday Habs Headlines: Is Montreal still a lock for Atlantic title?

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• The Habs may still sit atop the division, but it’s worth asking if they’re still considered a lock to take the Atlantic. [TSN]
• Another area where the Canadiens are number one is Twitter. [Global News]
• Taking a look at the Nikita Nesterov deal, by the numbers. [Sportsnet]
• As has been heavily speculated already, this latest trade by Marc Bergevin could help him set the stage for further transactions. [Sportsnet]
• Craig Button gives the Habs an A, thanks in no small part to Shea Weber and Alexander Radulov. [TSN]
• Paul Byron has come a long way since being claimed on waivers, and now he means so much more to the Canadiens. [FanRag Sports]
• Carey Price likes to warm up by taking some shots, as it happens, he’s the new Boom Boom! [TSN]
• “You can’t win the Stanley Cup in January,” says Carey Price. Good thing as February looms, he’s returning to elite form. [The Globe and Mail]
• Chris Terry is not bothered by the juggling between AHL and NHL teams. [The Telegram]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Brent Burns is in whatever is beastier than beast mode - and should be seriously considered as an MVP candidate thus far. [The Washington Post]
• Our pals at Raw Charge think the Nesterov trade might end up being a bad one for Tampa Bay. [Raw Charge]
• Just like it could with Montreal, the trade could be the start of more action for the Lightning. [FanRag Sports]
• Matt Duchene is open to being traded, so SBNation took a look at some realistic and some not-so-realistic possible destinations. [SBNation]
• Darren Dreger joins the morning show with Conor McKenna and says trade prices should drop as the deadline gets closer. [TSN 690]
• One season after being overwhelmed as Carey Price’s replacement, Mike Condon has been a core component of the Ottawa Senators’ success this year. [RDS]
• Another former Hab, James Wisniewski, is hoping to kickstart a comeback with the Chicago Wolves.

• John Tortorella loves dogs, and his son’s pitbull needs taking care of, so Coach Torts is skipping All-Star Weekend to take care of Emma. [Deadspin]
• In case you were wondering about the 21st century top hockey players. [Risto Pakarinen]

• Prince Edward Island looks to make a change in their legislation, which would help classify CHL players as amateurs. [TSN]