Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Max Pacioretty is the target of an overabundance of criticism, and it shows a distinct lack of patience for a player who has put together several excellent seasons. [Radio-Canada]
- Charles Hudon was hurt in practice on Friday and won’t be part of the lineup against the Red Wings in Detroit. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The Canadiens are at the beginning of the longest road trip of the season to date. [Montreal Canadiens]
- According to coach Michel Therrien, the trip comes at just the right time. [La Presse]
- The most recent Call of the Wilde column talks about players who are hot, players who are cold and whether Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would be a good add to the Habs. [Sportsnet]
- It was a good night for the Habs’ OHL defencemen, as both Mikhail Sergachev and Victor Mete put their skill sets on display./
#Habs‘ prospect Mikhail Sergachev gets passed three & then centres the pass for his 2nd assist of the night. #Spits #OHL pic.twitter.com/97jA5bqpE6
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) November 26, 2016
Victor Mete scored on a breakaway tonight. That’s his 8th goal, tying his career-high from last season. pic.twitter.com/IQ8qfpO8YO
— Mitch Brown (@MitchLBrown) November 26, 2016
- Taking a look at possible front-runners for NHL trophies at the quarter-mark of the season. [TSN]
- GM Marc Bergevin was in California ahead of the arrival of his team, taking in a Sharks game, which shouldn’t be surprising as word has it the Habs have scouted San Jose quite a bit./
Montreal GM Marc Bergevin here in the press box for #SJSharks #Islanders
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzCSN) November 25, 2016
- There are three ways to wear a helmet, and one is exclusive to Alexander Radulov. [imgur]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Radim Vrbata has returned to the Arizona Coyotes this season, and fellow SB Nation blog Five for Howling spoke with the veteran. [FFH]
- What direction will George McPhee take with the Vegas Golden Knights? [La Presse]
- The new stadium series jerseys for the Pittsburgh Penguins are unique, but not unanimously liked. [Puck Daddy]
- Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Frederik Andersen opens up about his early-season struggles. [Sportsnet]
- Sidney Crosby is scoring more, and there are possible reasons as to why. [Sportsnet]
- Check out this great KHL clip in which a goalie almost gets burned while taking a drink. [YouTube]/
