Friday Habs Headlines: Explaining the Canadiens’ lack of offence
In today’s links, the underlying numbers say that the Habs are playing well, two members of the Rocket are waiting for a call-up, and a rejuvenated Yakupov is making the most of Colorado.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- How does one explain the lack of offence from the Habs? [RDS | Google Translate]
- With Mark Streit on waivers, this weekend represents an opportunity to impress for Jakub Jerabek. [RDS]
- Nicolas Deslauriers is waiting for a chance to return to the NHL. [TVA]
- Fixing the Canadiens power play: a film analysis. [The Athletic]
- It’s time to leave Alex Galchenyuk alone. [The Athletic]
- The American forward’s value is not completely gone though. [Athletique]
- ICYMI: Les Canadiennes’ roster is set for opening night. [EOTP]
- The Canadiens are offering FANatic Saturdays this year, with promotions, attractions, and discounts. [Montreal Canadiens]/
NEW -> Don't miss our FANatic Saturdays! Special guests, discounts at concessions, DJ's and much more! https://t.co/GmwWqi1e3d pic.twitter.com/BjSA1lkldU
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 12, 2017
- Sergio Momesso appeals for calm from the media regarding Alex Galchenyuk. [Twitter]/
As a former Habs Player and now Tsn 690 broadcaster. Please ( Media ) give 27 some time to find his game. Let's support ours Players.
— Sergio Momesso (@SergioMomesso36) October 12, 2017
- Ales and Julie Hemsky have news! [Twitter]/
Hey guys, guess what?
— Julie Hemsky (@JugarNspice) October 12, 2017
We’re getting a human! #BabyHemsky ♥️ pic.twitter.com/m6LzwmqF0v
Around the league and elsewhere
- Alex DeBrincat rubbed a little salt in the Canadiens’ wounds on Tuesday night. [Montreal Gazette]
- Nail Yakupov is thriving alongside Matt Duchene in Colorado. [Sportsnet]
- The complex calculations of a coach’s challenge. [TSN]
- The Vegas Golden Knights are more than just a good story, they might be a good team. [TSN]
- How Spokane shaped Kailer Yamamoto. [The Athletic]
- Bodog odds say that Pete DeBoer will be the first coach fired this year. [TSN]
- Instead of Toronto, the NHL this year will hold its November GMs meeting at the Windsor Hotel, where the league was conceived in 1917. [Pierre LeBrun]/
NHL November GMs meeting, normally in Toronto, will be in Montreal on Nov. 17 as part of league's continued Centennial celebrations (con't)
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 12, 2017