Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Ivan Demidov is not bashful about his skills and prowess. [La Presse]
- Justin Barron is a servicable defenceman, says Aaron Ward. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
- Alex Newhook needs to find himself, says Arpon Basu. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
- The Canadiens are still looking for an identity. [The Hockey Writers]
- Jakub Dobeš has a lower-body injury. [RDS]
- Everything is clicking for the Laval Rocket after a wonderful October. [RDS]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Is a fresh start in Washington what Pierre-Luc Dubois needed? [RDS | Sportsnet]
- As the PWHL prepares to grow, which cities are the top candidates for expansion teams? [The Athletic]
- How real is the Jack Adams curse? [Daily Faceoff]
- How a hockey goalie mask designer helped make Hannibal Lecter an all-time villain. [The Athletic]
- Steven Stamkos is writing a new legacy in Nashville. [ESPN]
- Made in Helsinki: How Finland put Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito on the path to NHL glory. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Detroit Red Wings’ defense core is still a jumbled mess. [Daily Faceoff]
