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Friday Habs Headlines: Can Habs afford to trade for Drouin?

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Paul Byron has been a lethal weapon on the Habs penalty kill. [Canadiens.com]
  • As the speculation surrounding Jonathan Drouin and the Canadiens’ reported interest continues, Ray Ferraro discussed what the Habs might be willing to part with to acquire the young winger, as well as the absence of Carey Price impacting the team. [TSN 690]
  • Sportsnet has ranked P.K. Subban eighth among defencemen in their positional power rankings, crediting him for his strong two-way play this season. [SN]
  • While Mark Barberio was on the outside looking in at the start of the season, he has formed a very impressive pairing alongside Alexei Emelin recently. [La Presse]
  • Meanwhile Barberio, along with rookie Michael McCarron, have both been named to the AHL All-Star Game. [EOTP]
  • In light of yesterday’s trade that saw Max Friberg acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Dustin Tokarski, check out Anaheim Calling’s piece on Friberg’s 2014-15 season. [AC]
  • Friberg’s absence will certainly be felt by the AHL San Diego Gulls. [San Diego Union-Tribune]
  • Keeping players accountable is important for NHL coaches, Michel Therrien included. [Montreal Gazette]

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