Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- David Reinbacher was “our best defenceman the first half of the game,” according to the Laval Rocket head coach. [Montreal Gazette]
- Comparing and contrasting Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux. [La Presse]
- Brendan Gallagher continues to drag the Canadiens into the fight. [Montreal Gazette]
- With another year on his contract, the Canadiens can be patient with Patrik Laine. [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Calgary Flames have placed defenceman Tyson Barrie on waivers. [Sportsnet]
- Charlie McAvoy has been released from hospital following treatment from an infection stemming from an upper body injury. [Sportsnet]
- The PWHL is at the end of a potential expansion ‘evaluation phase’, and will make a decision in 4-6 weeks. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Canada-USA rivalry, as observed by Marie-Philip Poulin. [Radio-Canada]
- The bond between Sidney Crosby and Mike Sullivan transcends the 4 Nations Face-Off. [The Athletic]
- Ilves Tampere forward Adam Najman announced that he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. [Ilves Tampere]
- Cal O’Reilly joins an exclusive club with his 1,000th AHL game. [AHL]
