Tuesday Habs Headlines: Paul Byron's absence could hurt

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• If Paul Byron is out for any length of time, the Habs will have a large hole to fill. [Sportsnet]
• Claude Julien discusses Byron's absence, Shaw's condition, the coming contests, and the play of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. [Canadiens]
• Did you miss Max Domi's fabulous goal against the Oilers? If so, you're definitely gonna want to watch it. If not, why not watch it again!? (And again, and again!) [Sportsnet]
• Speaking of goals, Alexander Romanov was responsible for a great play that led to one. [Twitter]

• Kotkaniemi is now among those who would make a good fantasy pick up! [ESPN]
• Remembering Guy Lafleur's return to Montreal as a Ranger 30 years later. [CBC]
• Phillip Danault and his wife Marie-Pierre are awaiting the newest member of the Habs family. [Canadiens]
• Looking for a Habs related Valentine's Day present? Perhaps you'll find something in Angela Price and Julie Petry's CHic collection. [Twitter]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Our own Patrik Bexell chatted with Martin Fehervary, the Washington Capitals prospect. [Japer's Rink]
• William Nylander chats with Cabbie about hockey traditions. [TSN]
• Colorado has fallen down the standings like an avalanche down a mountain. [NBC Sports]
• The Sharks’ blue line has finally been performing up to their promise. [TSN]
• Lee Stecklein's rise from high-school hockey in Minnesota to Olympic gold and NWHL All-Star. [The Hockey News]
• A brawl sparked between the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and Acadia Axemen as the X-Men responded to to offensive comments directed at their teammate, a sexual assault survivor. [CBC]