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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Bob McKenzie discussed the possible return Tomas Plekanec would fetch at the trade deadline, an whether he would even be traded at all. [TSN690]
- If Marc Bergevin doesn’t move Plekanec for an asset this season, Eric Engels argues that should be a firable offence. [Sportsnet]
- Jeff Petry was highlighted by Scott Cullen for his exceptional play on the weekend. [TSN]
- Much of the Canadiens’ struggle in 5-on-5 play has come while Jonathan Drouin has been on the ice. [The Athletic]
- Jordie Benn explains the various tattoos that cover his arms:
- Mark Tucker attended the Canadiens game on Sunday thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Later in the day, he watched his favourite NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles, claim the Super Bowl. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- It seems the New York Rangers are getting serious about trading Rick Nash:
NYR have requested Rick Nash’s No-Trade list and Nash gave it to the club yesterday. The list is 18 teams Nash cannot be traded to (unless he were to waive his NTC). Conversely, NYR now have the green light to trade Nash to the 12 teams not on the list.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 5, 2018
- The latest rumours surrounding the Colorado Avalanche as they pass from perennial seller to possible buyer. [Mile High Hockey]
- The Vancouver Canucks revealed a special Chinese New Year jersey:
- Teenage phenom Aito Iguchi has been tearing up his youth league in Japan, and hopes he can develop into an NHL player by training in North America. [New York Times]