Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Habs boast a great top line as far as shot production goes, but are far from the best when it comes to generating scoring chances. [SN]
- Bob McKenzie joined TSN 690, suggesting that if it were his decision, he would be making much more use of Alex Galchenyuk. [TSN 690]
- Al Montoya explains the story behind his mask/
- Marc Bergevin’s scouting staff has apparently been keeping an eye on Alex Burrows. [SN]
- Les Canadiennes took to the Bell Centre ice on Wednesday/
Session d’habilité au Centre Bell. Skills shoot at the Bell Centre. Stay tuned! 🎥@megafanford pic.twitter.com/S7PtOPjSfP
— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) February 8, 2017
- After the recent slump, some are calling for Michel Therrien’s firing, again. [JdM]
- Alex Radulov explains his ideal starting 6, with includes Patrick Roy, Guy Lafleur, and Shea Weber. [Canadiens]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The CWHL will hold its All-Star Game this weekend at the Air Canada Centre – here’s a primer on what you need to know about the league as the action draws near. [The Athletic]
- According to a report, representatives from the Arizona Coyotes have toured potential playing sites in both Portland and Seattle. [NBC]
- The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers seem to have interest in ex-Bruins head coach Claude Julien. [TSN]
- Rumours are floating around that the Ottawa Senators could ask Dion Phaneuf to waive his No Movement Clause before the expansion draft, allowing him to go unprotected. [SN]
- The first ever Hockey Fights Hate will occur in New York City this May. [Twitter]
- Skelleftea of the SHL will be sporting a Pride Week jersey this month before selling them off to raise funds for other Pride Week activities. [Twitter]/
