Montreal Canadiens news and notes:
- Second-year captain Max Pacioretty Q&A with LeBrun: No egos on this team. [TSN.ca]
- Michel Therrien has evolved since he left Pittsburgh, according to Darren Dreger. [TSN690]
- The Canadiens’ investment in hockey data analysis is starting to pay off. [JdM]
- Al Montoya is set to have the start in Columbus tonight, in the first meeting between those two teams since, you know./
Head coach Michel Therrien confirms that Al Montoya will get the start in goal on Friday night in Columbus. #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 23, 2016
- Should the Habs consider retiring Markov’s number? [TSN 690]/
Around the League and elsewhere:
- Jaromir Jagr now has sole possession of second place among the NHL’s all-time scorers, behind only Wayne Gretzy [CBC Sports]
- The Arizona trip will be more than just a homecoming for Auston Matthews [National Post]
- The Edmonton Oilers could lead the Pacific Division by December 25 [Edmonton Journal]
- Ottawa Senators’ Curtis Lazar practices patience; confident points will come [Ottawa Citizen]/
