Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Do the Canadiens have a shot at the playoffs this year? [NHL]
- Jacob de la Rose was claimed by the Red Wings on Wednesday, but the Canadiens didn’t waive him because he lacks potential. [Sportsnet]
- With a big new contract kicking in, the pressure is on. But Carey Price is ready to make the necessary adjustments to help his game. [The Athletic]
- Canadiens’ prospect Joel Teasdale will join the QMJHL team for the Canada-Russia series this year. [Armada]
- Max Domi and Mikey Reilly scored their first goals with the Habs on Wednesday night!/
Max Domi et Mike Reilly ont marqué leurs premiers buts en tant que Canadiens ce soir.
Couple of beauties right here with their first Habs goal pucks.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/UpVPGw89vs
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 18, 2018
Around the league and elsewhere
- Kristian Vesalainen won’t reach his ceiling with the Jets if they keep him on the fourth line. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- The Oilers could end up setting a new standard for forward TOI with all the minutes Connor McDavid is playing. [31 Thoughts]
- A merger between the CWHL and NWHL may only be a matter of time. [Sportsnet]
- Niclas Wallin, who won a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes, recently opened up about his concussion that ended his hockey career. [Canes Country]/
