Friday Habs Headlines: Tomas Tatar hasn’t played like a throw-in

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Tomas Tatar was supposed to be an afterthought in the Max Pacioretty trade. He’s been anything but. [The Hockey News]
• Last night’s game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets was perhaps the most important Habs regular season game of the decade. [The Athletic]
• Phillip Danault deserves votes for the Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy. [La Presse]
• Andrew Shaw is the Canadiens’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy this year. [The Athletic | Montreal Canadiens]
• Shaw is learning to live with ADD, having been diagnosed only three years ago. [Montreal Gazette]
• Brett Kulak is showing things in Montreal which were hidden in Calgary. [Athletique]
• What are the economic ripples caused by the Canadiens’ playoff push? [The Athletic]
• Hockey’s caveman code KOs Paul Byron. [Hockey Inside/Out]
• Daniel Carcillo says Byron had no choice but to fight MacKenzie Weegar. [La Presse]
• Cayden Primeau is one of the nominees for the Mike Richter Award, given to the best goaltender in the NCAA. [Mike Richter Award]
• Members of Les Canadiennes tell the story of the stolen Jeep. [Victory Press]

Ain’t over until the mathman sings

• Justin Williams says that the “Storm Surge” celebrations are done for the regular season. [Sportsnet]
• The Carolina Hurricanes dropped a 3-2 decision to the Washington Capitals in regulation, putting the Canadiens within a point of them. [Canes Country]
• The Canes recent run has been fueled by an increased shooting percentage. [NHL.com]
• John Tortorella was not fond of Andrew Shaw’s hit on Adam McQuaid last night.

Around the league and elsewhere

• The elite players in this league produce both by escaping the attention of defenders and becoming pseudo grinders. [The Athletic]
• Robin Lehner’s story with the New York Islanders is just beginning. [Lighthouse Hockey]
• Aleksander Barkov says that the Florida Panthers should have made the playoffs. [NHL.com]
• Philippe Grubauer’s hot streak is making the Colorado Avalanche’s present and future much brighter. [ProHockeyTalk]
• It’s time for the New York Rangers to move on from defensive assistant coach Lindy Ruff. [Blueshirt Banter]
• Alex Radulov does Alex Radulov things.