Sunday Habs Headlines: Why exactly did the Blue Jackets trade Josh Anderson?

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:

• 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:

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]