Thursday Habs Headlines: Montreal's top line creates heavy shot volume

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]/