The Habs announced on Monday that Alex Galchenyuk is out indefinitely with a knee injury. We looked at the available options to step in and fill his skates. [EOTP]
Bob McKenzie spoke about Alexander Radulov’s ability to play that top-line centre role. [TSN690]
No matter how you look at it, life without Galchenyuk would be rough on the Canadiens. [NHL]
If you told Phillip Danault one year ago that he’d play for the Canadiens, he’d probably not believe you. But a lot can change in one year. [Canadiens.com]
Our very own Robyn Flynn and Andrew Zadarnowski weighed in on the Canadiens’ current identity and system, and whether or not Artturi Lehkonen is a true fit for a top-six role. [TSN690]
Les Canadiennes’ superstar Caroline Ouellette is getting closer to two milestones after a stellar weekend in Boston. [EOTP]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
Jack Han did not get into coaching through traditional methods, but his vision is to take his game to the pro level. [TSN]
After some controversy surrounding Connor McDavid being subjected to the concussion protocol, the NHL is confident its approach is the correct one. [Puck Daddy]
Two goalies and a goalie’s nightmare are named the NHL’s Three Stars of the Week. [NHL]
It seems an appropriate time to ask the question of whether or not we’ve seen the peak of what a goaltender can do. [Yahoo! Sports]
David Perron is relishing in his rebirth with the Blues in St. Louis. [La Presse]
A ticket broker believes that demand for Vancouver Canucks tickets is at an all-time low. [The Score]
Elliotte Friedman believes things could change quickly given the ownership involvement in Vancouver. [FanRag Sports]
Dave Lozo and Sean McIndoe have a conversation about Patrik Laine, parity in the NHL, and All-Star voting. [Vice Sports]
This week’s edition of NHL Slow-Mo is no less thrilling than those before. [NHL]
Former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos passed away in his home near Denver, as the result of a drug overdose. [TSN]
Nolan Patrick, a candidate to be next year’s first-overall NHL draft pick, will not play in the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. [NBC Sports]
Maxime Talbot is still playing professional hockey, and he’s been named one of the players of the week in the KHL. [JdM]
Anders Nilsson talks about the rainbow flag on his mask, and wanting to help tackle homophobia in sports. [Buffalo News]
Two Swedish junior teams played a single game and accumulated nearly 900 penalty minutes. [SB Nation]/
