Monday Habs Headlines: Canadiens show there’s still work to be done

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• The Canadiens have been doing better than expected so far this season, but their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night shows they still have a ways to go. [Sportsnet]
• What are the Canadiens asking Santa for this year? [The Hockey Writers]
• Anthony Richard was recalled from the Laval Rocket to join the team on their road trip. [EOTP]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Shane Wright will be sporting the ‘C’ for Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship. [CBC]
• Ottawa Senators’ Austin Watson has been fined $4,054 for interference on Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin. [Sportsnet]
• The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Jason Demers to a one-year, two-way contract. [Oilers Nation]
• It’s been a long road to the NHL for Logan Thompson but he finally nailed down a spot with the Vegas Golden Knights. [Sportsnet]