Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens showing early glimpse of promising future
In today’s links, getting excited about the Canadiens, Max Domi’s stellar play at centre, Brendan Gallagher’s net-front presence, and figuring out what is off with Blake Wheeler.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Despite a loss last night, the Canadiens are still offering up a mix of speed and skill, and that should have fans excited about the future. [TSN]
- Max Domi has become a legitimate threat down the middle on the Montreal Canadiens’ second line. [Sportsnet]
- Domi will also be raising funds in honour of a special friend, who lost their battle with cancer. [NHL]
- Opposing defencemen have come to the grudging realization that when Brendan Gallagher is on the ice, it will be nearly impossible to keep him out of their crease. [The Athletic]
- Actor Jay Baruchel explores his love for his favourite hockey club. [Facebook]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Winnipeg Jets need to insulate Blake Wheeler during five-on-five play. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Evgeni Malkin’s dominance has gone unnoticed in Sidney Crosby’s shadow. [Sportsnet]
- This season hasn’t gone quite as they had hoped it would for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but is it really time for their fans to panic? [Knights On Ice]
- The Nashville Predators inked goaltender Pekka Rinne to a two-year contract extension. [Tennessean]
- Mike Weaver is lending his support to a very worthy cause. [Movember Foundation]/