Thursday Habs Headlines: The Canadiens are reportedly shopping Mark Streit
Here are your daily links, including Streit on the market, Jonathan Drouin’s latest off-ice announcement, Alex Galchenyuk moving down the lineup in practice, optimism for the season, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- It would seem the Canadiens are interested in un-acquiring off-season acquisition Mark Streit. [Sportsnet]
- Continuing his philanthropic contributions, Jonathan Drouin will offer a special opportunity for kids to attend Canadiens’ home games. [Canadiens]/
"From the first day I got here, I wanted to get involved and do something for children." @jodrouin27 🏆 #joetseschampions pic.twitter.com/whiRDYPPzZ
— CHC - Fondation (@CHCFondation) October 11, 2017
- Victor Mete made the team, and now he’s making an impression. [Sportsnet]
- Concerned about the Habs’ slow start? Marc Dumont has some numbers to reassure you. [Montreal Gazette]
- Joni Ikonen is starting to hit his groove./
#Habs prospect Joni Ikonen first pro career goal, netting the rebound. Good progress the last week. #EuropeanProspectReport @HabsEOTP pic.twitter.com/1lzjvwjdM5
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) October 11, 2017
- Alex Galchenyuk may have been bumped down the lineup temporarily, but his teammates still have nothing but praise for his game. [Canadiens]/
#Habs blender lines:
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) October 11, 2017
Pacioretty - Drouin - Lehkonen
Byron - Plekanec - Gallagher
Hudon - Danault - Shaw
Galchenyuk - Mitchell - Hemsky
Around the league and elsewhere
- Fans and teammates alike can rejoice that Jaromir Jagr is back in the NHL. [Sportsnet]
- If the Carolina Hurricanes want to sell tickets, they’re going to need to make more of an effort. [Canes Country]
- The Islanders are determined to find a new home for John Tavares...and the rest of the team. [31 Thoughts]
- The new travel commitment for the CWHL might not be worth the pay increase for some players. [Toronto Star]
- Hockey nerd Mark Scheifele told the Player’s Tribune about the toughest opponents he’s faced. [The Player’s Tribune]
- With hockey’s lack of popularity in France, players are finding it difficult to stay in the sport. [Les Championnes]
- How did Jesper Bratt go from a sixth-round selection in the 2016 draft to the most talked-about Devils player coming out of camp this year? [Sportsnet]
- Deryk Engelland shared why it’s important to him for the Golden Knights to take an active role in helping their community heal. [Sports Illustrated]/