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Saturday Habs Headlines: State of Mind

The Habs seem to be living up to the hopes of the preseason, the mental side of Dobes’ game, the Kings keep LA in their thoughts, and more in today’s links.

Dec 14, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) celebrates his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • It seems like the Habs are finally playing up to preseason hopes. [Montreal Gazette]
  • After a terrible start to the year, this is how the Habs have turned their season around. [Sportsnet]
  • Pete Fry works with goalies—including Jakub Dobes—on the mental side of the game. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Zach Fucale says Ivan Demidov is a very special player. [Twitter]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • The thoughts of Phillip Danault and the LA Kings are with their families back home. [CBC | TVA]
  • Dylan Guenther will be out for Utah indefinitely. [TSN | Sportsnet]
  • Connor Zary out indefinitely in Calgary. [TSN]
  • Evander Kane is out following knee surgery. [Sportsnet | NHL]
  • David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand deny reports of bad blood between them. [Sportsnet]
  • The golden age of the Florida Panthers is here. [ESPN]
  • The Senators had a meeting after getting beaten by Buffalo that they feel was productive. [Sportsnet]
  • Two of the reasons behind Alex Ovechkin’s achievements. [TVA Sports]
  • How on-the-ice relationships have changed in the NHL over time. [Sportsnet]
  • The Leafs will wear jerseys with a logo designed by Jennifer Taback, a member of the Shawanaga First Nation. [Radio-Canada]

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