Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Alexander Radulov has been impressive so far this season. We knew he was talented, but it’s his leadership which has won hearts of Habs fans early on. [Sportsnet]
- The chemistry between Radulov and new linemate Alex Galchenyuk is palpable, almost defying odds. [TVA Sports]
- David Desharnais was a healthy scratch on Thursday, and Marc Bergevin may soon need to solve his lineup of centres. [Journal de Montréal]
- If and when the Canadiens extend their contract for Carey Price, the former Vezina and Hart trophy winner will command a big raise. Elliotte Friedman shared his thoughts on the process and what the final number may be. [Fanrag Sports]
- Marc Bergevin has made some great moves and some questionable ones since coming to Montreal, but this past summer’s moves are all paying off so far. [Montreal Gazette]
- Brian Wilde joined Tony Marinaro to discuss the Habs’ near-perfect game against the Los Angeles Kings and dish some praise to Michel Therrien. [TSN 690]
- The Habs’ hot play has them appearing in the Friday Four this week. [NHL]
- Rogie Vachon was welcomed to the Bell Centre on Thursday night and he had a great time in front of two of his former teams. [Journal de Montréal]
- Don’t miss your chance to buy tickets for December 10th, when Les Canadiennes host the Calgary Inferno at the Bell Centre. [Les Canadiennes]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Connor McDavid was expected to be an offensive force, but he’s proving that he is a valuable two-way forward. [Sportsnet]
- Jack Han takes a look at failed zone exits with help of the Nashville Predators in the latest installment one-minute tactics. [Twitter]/
New #1MinuteTactics: @PredsNHL illustrate the importance of capitalizing on Failed Exits in #NHL #hockey. @OnTheForecheck pic.twitter.com/0BslAdFSCf
— Jack Han (@ml_han) November 11, 2016
- Carolina Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and he will be taking an extended period of time off though he hopes to return to the ice. [NHL]
- Eric Lindros set the standard for highly skilled big men who followed him, but in his prime he was one of a kind. [NHL]
- John Davidson is one of many people in the NHL family to be directly affected by cancer, and the executive is a strong advocate for early detection. [NHL]/
