Thursday Habs Headlines: Canada’s top goalie tandem?

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Is the Carey Price-Jake Allen duo the best goalie tandem of the Canadian teams? [Journal de Montreal]
• It’s certainly going to be beneficial for Montreal’s post-season aspirations. [NBC Sports]
• Brendan Gallagher believes there would be “a little bit of pride involved” if the NHL adopts a Canadian division for 2020-21. [TSN]
• According to sample of NHL players, Montreal is the team that improved the most from last season. [The Athletic]
• Confidence has rocketed up in the Canadiens’ future among fans as well, though that only earns them a median ranking in the league. [The Athletic]
• Diving into Mattias Norlinder’s development. [Canadiens.com]
• Bob Gainey reads In Flanders Fields:

Around the league and elsewhere

• The next step to finalizing a plan for the NHL season will be a call with the governors today. [TSN]
• Despite all the extra room, four-on-four hockey doesn’t live up to its potential, and the lack of triangular setups may be the culprit. [Hockey Tactics]
• Dale Hawerchuk’s legacy of charity lives on in the Winnipeg Jets organization. [NHL.com]
• Howie Meeker’s journey from soldier to sports broadcaster. [Sportsnet]
• The Seattle Kraken expect their practice facility to open for the 2021 off-season. [NHL.com]
• The pandemic has limited access to the Hockey Hall of Fame, so James Duthie will bring some of the experience to you on November 17. [TSN]