Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Habs recall Jakub Dobes from the Rocket. [Canadiens | Sportsnet | TVA Sports | Montreal Gazette]
- Dobes’ new mask is a thing of beauty. [TVA Sports]
- With Dobes recalled, Cayden Primeau will be put on waivers today. [Sportsnet | La Presse]
- Habs goalie prospect Mikus Vecvanags signs with Acadie-Bathurst. [TVA Sports | Twitter]
- Michael Hage’s story starts with his parents, includes tragedy, development, and a very real shot at the big game. [The Athletic]
- The Habs were 28th for the second year in a row for the NHL rankings, but certain aspects have still progressed. [La Presse]
- Henri Richard’s son Denis hopes that his father’s story and the research done into CTE will eventually help other players. [La Presse]
- The Blue Jackets’ response to Patrik Laine’s comments were telling. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Mackenzie Blackwood re-signs with the Avs for five years. [NHL | NBC Sports | Sportsnet | TSN]
- Auston Matthews will miss at least two more games. [NHL | Sportsnet]
- Despite missing time, Alex Ovechkin is still on track to catch Gretzky, and could return as tonight. [NHL |Sportsnet | NBC Sports]
- ICYMI: The complete WJC schedule can be found here. [NHL]
- Team Canada could be poised to have a strong run at the WJC both this year and in years to come. [Yahoo Sports]
- The Red Wings hire Todd McLellan. [Sportsnet | NHL]
- Steve Yzerman hopes his new coach will be able to get more out of the team. [NHL]
- Chris Kreider didn’t talk about why he was scratched, but took responsibility for playing better in the future. [Yahoo Sports]
