Saturday Habs Headlines: Adversity will make the Canadiens stronger

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Michel Therrien believes the recent rough patch will only make the Canadiens stronger. [Sportsnet]
• In case you missed it, the Habs called up Michael McCarron on Friday. [EOTP]
• On that note, check out Terry Ryan’s thoughts on McCarron’s play. [TSN 690]
• More Steven Stamkos speculation, are the Habs a real option for the Lightning captain? [TSN 690]
• As Pat Hickey writes, any Stamkos deal would cost the Habs some important pieces. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Canadiens will need to find a way back into the win column on the road. [RDS]
• Our friends at Pension Plan Puppets wrote this piece on Leafs prospect Andreas Johnson, which comes with some insight on Habs hopeful Artturi Lehkonen. [PPP]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• New York Islanders prospect Linus Soderstrom has opened up about his life with Asperger’s and ADHD. [Lighthouse Hockey]
• Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger will miss the next four months with a dislocated wrist. [Puck Daddy]
• As the Winter Classic draws near, check out this newly renovated rink courtesy of the Winter Classic Legacy Initiative. [NHL.com]
• Could full face shields one day be a regular feature in the NHL? [Globe and Mail]
• According to a study, sports fans like, and are ready for more, LGBT diversity. [SCOC]
• However, don’t miss this response article from Jewels from the Crown writer John Carroll. [SCOC]