Friday Habs Headlines: Alex Galchenyuk is trending upward

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• It’s been a rollercoaster season so far for Alex Galchenyuk, put he appears to be on the rise. [RDS | Google Translate]
• A few prospects who seem ready to join their NHL franchises, including Jake Evans, and the likelihood of him signing with the Montreal Canadiens. [The Athletic]
• Left isolated by injuries and call-ups, Chris Terry is about to get some offensive help with the Laval Rocket. [RDS]
• The Habs looked to make a stand last night in their final home game of 2017. [TSN]
• A full look at Carey Price’s new pad setup. [CCM Goalie]/

Full reveal: @CP0031’s #NHL100 #EFlex3 setup. pic.twitter.com/Dy6bR78GNJ

— CCM Goalie (@CCMGoalie) December 14, 2017

• Don’t miss Les Canadiennes’ You Can Play silent auction, as well as their game against the Markham Thunder, this Saturday! [Les Canadiennes]/

Share the love this holiday season! Don't miss our You Can Play silent auction, Saturday 5:30PM, Complexe Sportif Bell, Brossard! 🏒🌈

🎟 https://t.co/An0qB9yEeQ pic.twitter.com/XOnsjUoZTx

— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) December 14, 2017

Around the league and elsewhere

• Hamilton Bulldogs’ owner Michael Andlauer’s desire to match dollar-for-dollar city costs for a new arena has been met with crickets from the city of Hamilton. [Hamilton Spectator]
• Despite being forced to enter as “Olympic Athletes from Russia”, Russian hockey players are still committed to targeting gold in Pyeongchang. [RDS]
• A Q&A with Cassie Campbell-Pascall on gender bias in broadcasting and the state of women’s hockey. [The Athletic]
• The Boston Bruins have placed Matt Beleskey on waivers. [TSN]
• Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn’t ruling out a major trade to shake up the team. [Sportsnet]
• Long-time Ottawa Senator and recent Montreal Canadiens PTO-invitee Chris Neil has retired. [Sportsnet]
• Darcy Tucker had some kind words for his Battle of Ontario rival. [Darcy Tucker]/

Well well look who retired😬Guess I won't be playing anymore alumni games against the Sens 😉congrats on a great career Chris #respect pic.twitter.com/BofKOSFp1n

— Darcy Tucker (@16DarcyTucker) December 14, 2017

• The NHL Alumni Association is looking for improved benefits for retired NHLers. [TSN]
• A Danish hockey team is looking to pay its players in Bitcoin. One player has reportedly already accepted the offer. [SB Nation]
• Looking at the winners and loser of the Erin Ambrose trade. [The Ice Garden]/