Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Max Domi’s performance early on this season has changed the complexion of the Canadiens. [Sportsnet]
- Domi’s offensive metrics are up in many key areas./
The center ice position agrees with Max Domi, who’s numbers are up in several key performance indicators. His ability to transition the puck has helped a noticeably quicker Canadiens transition game. @max_domi #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/rNQ88kLPvh
— The Point (@ThePointHockey) November 6, 2018
- The Habs are buying in to a new team culture. [The Sporting News]
- The Habs need to be careful not to let down their guard in November, says Jose Theodore. [Journal de Montreal]
- Phillip Danault fits the mould of Guy Carbonneau. [Journal de Montreal]
- Byron Froese is using life in the minors as motivation. [Montreal Gazette]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Adam Oates will join the Los Angeles Kings as a skills and development consultant. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Joel Quenneville has been fired as the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. [Second City Hockey]
- Who is his replacement, Jeremy Colliton? [Second City Hockey]
- The Buffalo Sabres have decided to develop Tage Thompson with coaching, practice, and observation at the NHL level rather than having him play hockey at the AHL level. [The Athletic]
- What will the fallout be from the Ottawa Senators infamous Uber video? [31 Thoughts]
- Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice thinks the whole thing is much ado about nothing./
#NHLJets coach Paul Maurice had some interesting thoughts today on the Ottawa Senators Uber video issue. Among them: “Players have said far more unkind things about coaches and I can guarantee you coaches have done the exact same thing to players on a daily basis.” #wfp pic.twitter.com/ly7WqUu1dA
— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) November 6, 2018
- Could GM Bob Murray be trying to pull a “stealth tank” for the Anaheim Ducks? [Anaheim Calling]
- Cody Hodgson is releasing a documentary about malignant hyperthermia, the rare genetic disorder that ended his career. [The Province]
- Looking at Jayna Hefford’s journey from ringette to Olympic gold to the Hockey Hall of Fame. [The Athletic]/
