Saturday Habs Headlines: Atlantic Division lead on the line as Habs and Sens renew rivalry

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• St. Patrick’s day is an important part of Montreal’s culture and history, but it was once better known as the day of the Richard Riots. [Vice Sports]
• Nathan Beaulieu was a healthy scratch when the Habs played the Chicago Blackhawks, and the young defenceman was none too happy about it (which is a good sign, according to his coach). [JdM]
• The Habs-Sens rivalry has been quiet of late, but it’s about to get hot, and it could stay that way for a while. [NHL]
• Next season, the Canadiens will play an outdoor game in Ottawa. [NHL]
• Max Pacioretty is in the hunt for the Maurice Richard Trophy. People are beginning to take notice of his lethal shot. [RDS]
• Paul Byron is having a massive uptick in his offensive production this year, but he has been down this road before: in junior. [La Presse]
• There is a short list of potential opponents for the first round of the playoffs (barring any sort of ridiculous collapse), and each presents an interesting story. [Montreal Gazette]
• Home-ice advantage is a massive edge in the post-season, and every team, including Montreal, should be trying to lock it up now. [La Presse]
• The Canadiens’ GM, Marc Bergevin, is getting some scouting done in the QMJHL. [TVA]
• However the Alexander Radulov negotiations end up, Bob McKenzie promises it will be fascinating to watch unfold. [FRS]
• Brandon Davidson opens up about how cancer gave him a new outlook on life. [Montreal Gazette]
• Jay Baruchel speaks about his love of hockey, the edge Carey Price can give, and just what the Subban-Weber trade means to him. [TSN1040]
• Artturi Lehkonen is cheering for his former SHL team, Frölunda HC. [Artturi Lehkonen]/

Kom igen nu @frolunda_hc ! #vigerossaldrig #vägentillgötaplatsen

— Artturi Lehkonen (@arsilehkonen) March 17, 2017

• Les Canadiennes will be marching in the St. Patrick’s day parade, come celebrate the culture of Ireland and championship hockey, all at the same time! [Les Canadiennes]/

Happy St-Patrick's day! Join us for the parade this Sunday in Downtown Montreal! 🍀 pic.twitter.com/32VQ0QpTIn

— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) March 17, 2017

• In a few days, the Jean Béliveau story will be brought to screen. [JdM]/

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Jaromir Jagr continues to defy time, and passes Gordie Howe for most productive players beyond the age of 40. [Puck Daddy]
• The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing in vintage St. Pats jerseys, one day removed from St. Patrick’s day. [RDS]/

Voici l’uniforme que les joueurs des Maple Leafs enfileront le 18 mars https://t.co/YbFpZpigjy#StPatricksDay pic.twitter.com/GKXIKfWAOE

— RDS (@RDSca) March 17, 2017

• Steve Dangle takes a look at the scoring title race, and the art of the Art Ross. [Sportsnet]
• Team USA’s women’s hockey players are seeking a better and more meaningful form of compensation in order to continue competing at a top level. [The Ice Garden]
• Hilary Knight has never been one to hold back, and she’s weighing in on the status of USA women’s hockey. [Stephen Whyno]/

Hilary Knight "There’s a reason why we haven’t won an (OLY) gold medal in 20 years. They need to step up. Who does USA Hockey aspire to be?"

— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) March 18, 2017

• Liev Schreiber stars in the new Goon movie, and he opens up about all things puck. [NHL]/