Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The TSN 690 crew discuss how Alex Semin should be used going forward. They also examine the recent goal-scoring slump of Max Pacioretty. [TSN 690 | Semin | Pacioretty]
- Fox Sports has gotten in on the Semin discussion as well, through Tommy Chalk’s piece suggesting the Habs should insert the Russian winger back into the lineup. [Fox Sports]
- Jarred Tinordi believes that Greg Pateryn, who has been sent to the AHL on a conditioning stint, will be happy to play some games. [La Presse]
- The NHL might be looking at the possibility of an outdoor game at Parc Jean-Drapeau. [La Presse]
- The Habs took on the New York Islanders last night, and the Canadiens twitter account sent out this great preview video in anticipation:
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 5, 2015
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The NHL has confirmed that there will be no expansion vote in December. [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Mike Babcock has been named head coach of Team Canada for next years World Cup of Hockey. [Eye on Hockey]
- Sidney Crosby isn’t in agreement with Babcock when it comes to making NHL nets larger to increase scoring, but he does think goalie equipment is – still – too big. [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Former fringe player Brad Mills gives an inside look at life on the bubble between the big league and the minors. [The Players Tribune]
- American hockey legend Angela Ruggiero discusses being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. [Puck Daddy]
