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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Trying to wrap your head around the Josh Anderson trade — from a Columbus Blue Jackets perspective. [TVA Sports | Google Translate]
- Despite the waivers situation, Paul Byron likes his chances of winning if he stays in Montreal. [TSN]
- His attitude to the whole ordeal shows why he derserves his leadership role. [Montreal Gazette]
- With a week of rest behind them, the games are going to come thick and fast for Montreal the rest of the way. [Le Devoir]
- The conditioning staff is helping them all be as healthy as possible for the run. [Montreal Gazette]
- Nick Suzuki was one of the players honouring Willie O’Ree for Black History Month yesterday:
Pour souligner le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs, Nick Suzuki portera des patins à l’effigie de Willie O’Ree durant l'échauffement, ce soir.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 20, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, @nsuzuki_37 will wear special Willie O'Ree-themed skates during warmups tonight.#NHLBlackHistory pic.twitter.com/Lf37fBHsNE
- One pair will also be put on display in O’Ree’s hometown of Fredericton, New Brunswick. [Global News]
- At this point, it’s unclear what the AHL playoff format will be, or if there even is one. [La Voix de l’Est]
- Cole Caufield was back to terrorizing goaltenders yesterday:
️: #ColeForHobey
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) February 20, 2021
: Pelton-Byce, Inamoto pic.twitter.com/LWRRlJDFc6
Around the league and elsewhere
- For agent Pat Brisson at least, he doesn’t see the drawbacks of moving the NHL draft age to 19. [98.5 FM]
- With questions about how long restricted free agency should be as well as CHL eligibility, there are some legitimate questions to answer before making such a decision. [Sportsnet]
- Given the uncertainty about his future several years ago, 1000 games is a significant feat for Sidney Crosby. [Sportsnet]
- After some speculation was stirred up about Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh, he himself stated he wants to finish his career with the Penguins. [PensBurgh]
- Nico Hischier has been named the captain of the New Jersey Devils. [TSN]
- For the Nashville Predators, perhaps trading for prospects rather than draft picks is the way to go about a rebuild. [On The Forecheck]
- The Anaheim Ducks placed Adam Henrique on waivers yesterday. [Anaheim Calling]
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