Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Andrei Markov tied Guy Lapointe for the 2nd most GWG all-time among Habs defencemen, with 20. [SC]
- Saturday was Markov’s seventh career two-goal game. His first since January 11, 2014. [Sean Farrell]
- The General seemed quite exuberant after his first goal of the game, and there’s a good reason why:/
#Habs Markov on why he celebrated so exuberantly and flashily — “sheathing the sword” — after his second goal. pic.twitter.com/HL1BcmZrMM
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) March 26, 2017
- Just a friendly reminder that the Habs really, really, really need to re-sign Markov [EOTP]
- The Canadiens-Senators miniseries revealed less than expected about both teams [Sportsnet]
- Steve Ott practicing one timers with his son is ridiculously cute. [Instagram]
- Benoit Groulx and Bob Hartley aren’t surprised Paul Byron is finding success in the NHL. [TVA]
- The CHL playoffs are underway, and that means Habs prospects are in action:/
Will Bitten scored 2G in OHL playoff debut. Love the movement into dangerous areas preceding both goals. pic.twitter.com/1UUwFhruyk
— Mitch Brown (@MitchLBrown) March 25, 2017
#Habs Victor Mete w/ 1G 1A last night. Slick fake + tie up to create space for Juolevi. 2nd clip: Creates space w/ drop pass + outside move. pic.twitter.com/Gjb1ZP9cV7
— Mitch Brown (@MitchLBrown) March 25, 2017
- Al Montoya’s mother is his #1 fan. [HIO]
- The Habs have are among the best teams in the NHL when it comes to production from their defencemen [Sportsnet Stats]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- The standoff between USA Hockey and the Women’s national team continues, as players at all levels are united in their fight for equality. [Ice Garden]
- 16-year-old Rasmus Dahlin continues to impress./
That guy Dahlin 👀 #2018NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/pZkI94vBVR
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) March 25, 2017
- Brock Boeser signed with the Vancouver Canucks, and scored a goal in his first game [SBN College]
- The Flames own the best top pairing among Canadian teams. [Sportsnet]
- Patrick Sharp will miss the rest of the season due to a hip surgery. [NHL]
- Would the Islanders consider trading John Tavares this summer? Yes! Maybe. Possibly. Who knows, really. [Sportsnet]/
