Thursday Habs Headlines: Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson still optimistic about his team

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Geoff Molson remains optimistic despite the losing start to the season. [RDS]
• After a rough start, Brandon Davidson is a bright spot for the Habs. [The Athletic (Unlocked)]
• Carey Price has been struggling, but that’s no reason to lose hope. [The Athletic (Unlocked)]
• The Habs are among the “slow starting” teams under a lot of pressure here at the beginning of the season. [31 Thoughts]
• Montreal’s current defence isn’t as adept at moving the puck, and that could be part of Max Pacioretty’s decreased production. [Montreal Gazette]
• David Schlemko is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after surgery. [Canadiens]
• Which Habs may be honoured by a number retirement in the future? Geoff Molson had a few names in mind. [TVA Sports]
• Montreal is not very happy with the Canadiens right now. [RDS]
• After his time with the Habs’ AHL affiliates, Brandon McNally is making an impact in the ECHL. [PHPA]
• It’s proving harder than anticipated for the Canadiens to fill their void on the back end. [The Athletic]/

Around the league and elsewhere

• J.T. Brown continues to raise awareness for racial injustice, and now he’s also partnering with law enforcement to make a difference in the local community. [Raw Charge]
• Sometimes hockey fights mean something. And then sometimes Luke Schenn and Antoine Roussel just feel the urge to drop gloves. [Deadspin]
• Former NHLer Matt Lashoff wrote a song for Las Vegas./

My buddy @MattLashoff wrote a song dedicated to Las Vegas. Download on iTunes & proceeds will go to VGK foundation. https://t.co/T5JYuXH2Ap

— Colby Armstrong (@armdog) October 18, 2017

• Although he’s back in Sweden for 2017-18, Lias Anderson is determined to prove he deserves a spot with the Rangers. [Blueshirt Banter]
• USA Hockey have announced their roster for the 2017 Deutschland Cup. [USA Hockey]/