Amid the Canadiens’ current slump, Martin St-Louis has a good development opportunity on his hands. [Sportsnet]
Even though their head coach says “we can’t kill a penalty right now to save our life”. [TSN]
While the Habs aren’t tanking, what’s going on right now is pretty ugly. [The Hockey Writers]
After playing in 26 games with no goals to show for it, St-Louis had Joel Armia sit in the press box in hopes of a reset. [Montreal Gazette] /
Around the League and Elsewhere
Nominations for Kraft Hockeyville 2023 are now open. [NHL]
The Ottawa Senators are finally seeing the fruits of their labour after a long rebuild. [Sportsnet]
After being a healthy scratch, NHL teams started asking about Alexis Lafreniere but the New York Rangers aren’t ready to give him up just yet. [TSN]
Jack Eichel is expected to play for the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday after missing 13 games. [NHL]
Max Pacioretty underwent surgery in August for a torn Achilles tendon and could be ready to suit up with the Carolina Hurricanes for the first time this season. [Sportsnet]/
