Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Andrei Markov got a head start on his homecoming celebrations. [NHL.com | NHL.com]
- A tough November for the Habs. [The Hockey Writers]
- The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation announced a $2.6 million investment for the construction of a 17th refrigerated outdoor rink in Quebec, this one in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The Habs have made it clear that Kaiden Guhle is a part of their future. [RG.org]
- Alexander Zharovsky is KHL Rookie of the Month for November. [La Presse]
- Does Owen Protz have a shot at Team Canada for the World Juniors? [Journal de Montreal]
- Mike Matheson’s team-friendly contract was the player holding up his end of the bargain. Now it’s time for Kent Hughes to reciprocate by building a winner. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Former NHL player and coach Kevin Dineen has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. [ESPN]
- Could a trade bring a spark for the slumping Detroit Red Wings? [The Athletic]
- The NHL is warning teams that helmets are mandatory in warmups. [ESPN]
- Inside Matthew Schaefer’s ‘big brother’ bond with the Folignos. [The Athletic]
- Tyson Foerster will miss two to three months with an upper-body injury. [TSN]
- The Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost honoured Charge coach Carla MacLeod’s breast cancer diagnosis by both wearing pink clothing and ribbons ahead of the matchup. [Sportsnet]
- What Kiefer Sherwood could add to four potential trade partners. [Sportsnet]
- Lian Bichsel is likely to miss “significant time” with the injury he suffered on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. [Daily Faceoff]
