Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- While giving the Habs a “thumbs down” for their recent skid, Dave Hodge suggests the absence of Brendan Gallagher may have as much of an effect as that of Carey Price. [TSN]
- The Habs show why a losing streak can be hard for any team to deal with. [National Post]
- Michel Therrien split up the Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacioretty duo ahead of Saturday’s meeting with the Senators, stating that the team’s best players “have to be our best players.” [TVA]
- The departure of Alexander Semin has made some money available for the Habs to make a move. [Sports Illustrated]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have parted ways with coach Mike Johnston. [Pensburgh]
- The number of NHL players from Quebec is becoming shockingly low. [Journal de Montreal]
- Ryan Getzlaf has accused his team of showing a lack of professionalism. [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Jonathan Bernier has now recorded three straight shutouts since being demoted to the AHL. [Puck Daddy]
- Shea Weber was featured in the most recent What The (Blank)? [The Players Tribune]
