Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Mikhail Sergachev has been playing well in his limited ice time. Enough to merit seeing more of it. [Montreal Gazette]
- The rookie is also getting his fair share of “the treatment.” [Instagram]
- Alex Galchenyuk started the season where he finished the last one — as the team’s top centre — and he’s living up to the task so far. [JdM]
- Michel Therrien is not interested in revisiting the Alexander Radulov of old, and is happy about the Russian’s passion and work ethic. [Eric Engels]
Michel Therrien is not interested in outdated Alexander Radulov narratives: pic.twitter.com/qvYQFnKuZk
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) October 21, 2016
- Nathan Beaulieu is adjusting to playing with Shea Weber. He’s certainly glad to play alongside the man mountain, and not against him. [CTV]
- Artturi Lehkonen has had yet another sign of his settling into a role in Montreal: his poster has been put up in the Brossard press box. [Stu Cowan]
Artturi Lehkonen poster now on wall in #Habs Brossard press box where Stefan Matteau’s used to hang. pic.twitter.com/MD3IDso53d
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) October 21, 2016
- Jack Han takes a look at how to beat a single defender with a smart carry, or two defenders with a pass, using some highlights of recent Habs games. [Twitter]
- Which Montreal players have collected the most Pokemon during the off-season? The answer really shouldn’t be surprising. [NHL]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Dale Weise won’t get to play in the upcoming game against his beloved Montreal Canadiens, as the forward has been suspended three games for an illegal headshot. [La Presse]
- Jaromir Jagr has had one of the most storied careers among active players. He keeps passing milestones and etching more into his storybook. [Sportsnet]
- Shane Doan is now alone in second place in franchise scoring for the Coyotes/Jets. [Twitter]
Shane Doan collected his 551st career assist to pass Dale Hawerchuk (550) for second in @ArizonaCoyotes / Jets franchise history. #ARIvsNYI pic.twitter.com/f4ozAIX6Pj
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 22, 2016
- The Jets will in fact have their entire history celebrated at tomorrow’s Heritage Classic. [NHL]
- Wayne Gretzky is looking forward to seeing Patrik Laine up close at the HCG. [Sportsnet]
- Hockey players are tough. Daniel Winnik blocked a shot and lost a piece of his ear… ..and stayed in the game. [La Presse]
- Rouyn-Noranda has the distinction of producing more NHL players per 100k residents, among cities with more than 20k. [Twitter]
