Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “I’ve always wanted to be successful. I’m always striving for perfection,” Juraj Slafkovský explains. The success he’s chasing is a career like compatriot Marian Hossa enjoyed. [TVA Sports]
- Slafkovský has loved every minute he’s spent in Montreal and doesn’t understand why it is an unpopular destination for free agents. [TVA Sports]
- Jake Evans said the penalty kill cost the Canadiens the game in Boston, and admits that he was a big part of the issue. [TVA Sports]
- Kent Hughes says the Canadiens’ young core is slowly developing its own unique style. [Radio-Canada]
- Nick Suzuki tries to explain how he is so good at hockey. [TVA Sports]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The sky is the limit for Macklin Celebrini. [NHL.com]
- Patrick Roy benched Mathew Barzal in yesterday’s game versus the Buffalo Sabres, then called out the New York Islanders captain post-game for his effort on a backcheck. [Sportsnet]
- Buffalo acquired Gavin Bayreuther from the Carolina Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev. [TSN]
- The Nashville Predators celebrated Roman Josi’s 1000th NHL game. [NHL.com]
- Evan Bouchard recorded six points in the Edmonton Oilers win over the Washington Capitals last night. [Sportsnet]
