Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov smashed their career highs in ice time on Wednesday, gaining Martin St-Louis’s trust with great 200-foot play. [TVA Sports]
- Juraj Slafkovský’s combination of physicality and goal-scoring is a rare combination in the NHL. [TVA Sports]
- Mike Matheson says it took some getting used to the defensive-zone play that comes with killing penalties, but is thankful his speed helps him in that situation. [TVA Sports]
- Joe Veleno’s offence isn’t where he wants it to be, but his faceoff skills are letting him have an impact. [Montreal Gazette]
- During a conversation about the fragility of sticks, Noah Dobson revealed that he uses a new one each game and goes through about 100 per year, mentioning that for some players that number is maybe four times more. [La Presse]
- Brendan Gallagher looks forward to playing another outdoor game, even if it could be a cold one in Winnipeg. [TVA Sports]
- Erin Ambrose may be struggling to score, but she knows it’s important to at least be a shooting threat to help the Victoire’s offence. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Charlie McAvoy lost 20 pounds after undergoing surgery on the fractured jaw he sustained in the game versus the Canadiens, and is now trying to regain weight as he works back into game shape. [NHL.com]
- Ken Holland says the Los Angeles Kings aren’t considering a coaching change. [TSN]
- Should Jordan Binnington still be regarded as the top Canadian goalie for the Olympics? [Sportsnet]
- Gavin McKenna writes that it’s been a big adjustment playing in the NCAA, but hopes he can be more productive in the second half of the season. [NHL.com]
- Why Michael Misa should be on Canada’s National Junior Team. [Sportsnet]
