Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Habs are not panicking, but there’s a definite sense of urgency. [RDS | Google Translate]
- Max Pacioretty is feeling the full burden of the other “C” on his jersey. [The Athletic]
- Could Alex Galchenyuk be a fit for the Pittsburgh Penguins? [TSN]
- The Canadiens fell apart in Los Angeles, and someone has to find out why. [The Athletic]
- Offence isn’t the only issue in Montreal, but Carey Price has bounced back from these streaks before. [TSN]
- “Canadiens goaltender” is one of the more unenviable positions in hockey. [Sportsnet]
- Victor Mete is among the prospects on entry-level contracts approaching the nine-game mark. [Sportsnet]
- Life-long Habs fan Jean-Louis Filion turns 90, and reminisces about his favourite Habs memories. [NHL.com]
- Carey Price made one young fan’s night during Wednesday’s game against the Kings. [Twitter]/
Thank you so much @CP0031 @CanadiensMTL for putting a huge smile on the face of this 8 yr old Goaltender from Irvine, Alberta. pic.twitter.com/IkX4L0AVIN
— Steve Pugh (@stevepugh75) October 19, 2017
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Connor McDavid does Connor McDavid things. [Pete Blackburn]/
Connor McDavid. We are not worthy pic.twitter.com/b3MPlfOveQ
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 20, 2017
- The Anaheim Ducks are expecting reinforcements soon. [Anaheim Calling]
- The Los Angeles Kings have signed Brooks Laich to a contract. [TSN]
- Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask has been diagnosed with a concussion. [TSN]
- James Duthie talks to Ken Dryden about Steve Montador and CTE in hockey. [TSN]
- The City of Moscow will unveil a statue on October 25th to the late Soviet great Valery Kharlamov near the Luhzniki Arena, which hosted four games in the 1972 Summit Series. [Twitter]
- Team Finland Olympian Annina Rajahuhta is heading to Kunlun Red Star. [The Ice Garden]/
