Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- With a plethora of goaltenders set to hit free agency at the end of this season, now would not be a good time to entertain the thought of trading Carey Price. [Sportsnet]
- Despite posting solid underlying numbers, the Canadiens haven’t quite managed to translate that into positive results. [The Athletic]
- Pierre McGuire believes that now is the right time for the Canadiens to provide more ice time for their young stars. [TSN 690]
- Shea Weber was back in the arena where he scored his first career NHL goal, looking to skate away with a win in the hardest shot competition. [NHL]
- … Which he did. [EOTP]
- Dale Weise’s steadfast determination and dedication has helped him keep his spot on the Canadiens and prolong his NHL career. [Montreal Gazette]
- Paul Byron is encouraging fans to help support a good cause: /
Paul Byron and the Habs have sent in this message for #Flames assistant GM @ChrisSnowCGY.
Donate to ALS research and treatment or contribute by bidding on signed jerseys in our #SnowyStrong auction: https://t.co/kG9mDuIrd6 pic.twitter.com/LKvqtYFz9r
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 24, 2020
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Great One appreciates the steps the NHL has taken to grow women’s hockey and hopes that this support will continue. [ESPN]
- Wayne Gretzky also believes that Alex Ovechkin is capable of breaking his NHL goals record. [National Post]
- What seems to be the reason behind the Dallas Stars’ scoring drought this season? [Defending Big D]
- Goalies shouldn’t sweat it if their save percentages crater during the All-Star Game. [NHL]
- Here’s a quick update on how all the Canadian NHL franchises are faring at the All-Star break. [The Star]/
