Sunday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty explains post-game “controversy”
Here are your daily links, including Pacioretty’s apologies, what’s wrong with Desharnais, and looking at some NHL stats.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Max Pacioretty explained his side of what happened after the game versus Carolina. [La Presse]
- What is going on with David Desharnais? [RDS]
- Sean Campbell shared hit thoughts on Montreal’s recent games, while the crew on The Scrum debate whether Max Pacioretty has been treated fairly by fans. [TSN 690 | Campbell | The Scrum]
- Andrei Markov is an ageless wonder:/
Andrei Markov: 38 years old and almost a point-a-game.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) November 26, 2016
- Michael Pezzetta made another dangerous play:/
Michael Pezzetta picked up a match penalty for this reckless head check last night. Match penalty means automatic suspension. pic.twitter.com/m2sI46quXy
— Mitch Brown (@MitchLBrown) November 26, 2016
- Michel Therrien believes the current five-game road trip will bring the team together. [Journal Metro]
- Former Canadien Billy Coutu became the first player to be banned from the NHL for life. [Sault Online] /
Around the League and Elsewhere
- How much should you read into the NHL’s giveaways and turnover stats? [Sportsnet]
- New York Rangers forward Matt Puempel was less than diplomatic when talking about his former team. [NY Post]
- Goaltender Garret Sparks has been suspended by the Toronto Marlies. [Pension Plan Puppets]
- Brandon Prust is pursuing a new opportunity:/
As was speculated on Thursday, Brandon Prust ends stay with the Maple Leafs for an opportunity in Germany. Leaves tomorrow.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 26, 2016
- How have the San Jose Sharks been using Brent Burns?/
New #1MinuteTactics: No NHL team plays 4F 1D at 5vs5, but really the @SanJoseSharks have been doing it for years w/ the amazing @Burnzie88. pic.twitter.com/yxL28QsGLC
— Jack Han (@ml_han) November 26, 2016