Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Alex Newhook was tasked with playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top lines on Saturday, and rose to the challenge. [Sportsnet]
- Alexander Zharovsky scored a goal and had an assist in his first game of the KHL season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Arseni Radkov made 45 saves in his QMJHL debut, earning an 8-4 win. [Journal de Montreal]
- Next week is a big one for NHL hockey in Quebec City with two pre-season games at Centre Vidéotron, including the Canadiens and Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Evgeny Kuznetsov has yet to sign a contract with a KHL team as he hopes to return to the NHL, and the Florida Panthers could now be the team he finds a partner in. [RG.org]
- Marc-André Fleury entered the game in the third period last night and inspired the Pittsburgh Penguins to a comeback win in his final NHL appearance. [NHL.com]
- Mason McTavish signed a six-year contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. [NHL.com]
- Cam Fowler signed a three-year contract with the St. Louis Blues. [NHL.com]
- Will goaltending demons continue to haunt the Edmonton Oilers this season? [NHL.com]
- Kaapo Kakko will miss six weeks with a broken hand. [NHL.com]
- Fabian Zetterlund could be a critical part of the Ottawa Senators generating offence. [Sportsnet]
- Simon Nemec wants to have a big year with the New Jersey Devils and Team Slovakia. [NHL.com]
- David Perron says he has at least two more NHL seasons in him. [Radio-Canada]
