Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Andrei Markov made an understated return to the Bell Centre on Satuday, as befits his character. [La Presse]
- Lane Hutson tied Chris Chelios’s record of a six-game point streak by a Canadiens rookie defenceman. [RDS]
- Brendan Gallagher is the most dangerous Canadiens attacker. [Sportsnet]
- Juraj Slafkovský has a long way to go to reach Arpon Basu’s pre-season prediction of 70 points. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Igor Shesterkin signed an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $11.5 million. [NHL.com]
- Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says he has faith in the team he has assembled. [NHL.com]
- John Tortorella calls out the referees for biting on the Boston Bruins’ dives. [Sportsnet]
- Peter Mrzaek was injured in the Chicago Blackhawks game versus the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. [NHL.com]
- Matthew Schaefer’s place at WJC selection camp will only boost his draft stock. [RG.org]
- Justin Poirier, a Carolina Hurricanes draft pick, is on pace to score 60 goals with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. [NHL.com]
- The Superior Cort of Quebec has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the QMJHL seeking compensation for players who suffered abuse while playing in the league. [La Presse]
