Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “I’m just disappointed in myself,” Kirby Dach shared after his turnover led to goal against last night. He’s trying to focus on his details and hope things turn around. [Sportsnet]
- “We should be at another point in our progression,” David Savard says after another rough display from the team last night. [Journal de Montreal]
- Montreal still ranking at the bottom of the Eastern Conference is one of the biggest disappointments of the opening quarter. [Sportsnet]
- Despite last night’s relapse, the Canadiens’ month of November has been defined by their defensive improvements. [The Athletic]
- Lucas Condotta’s winding road to the NHL. [RDS]
- Condotta is a key cog on the fourth line, with the threat of Emil Heineman’s shot making that a more than serviceable trio. [TVA Sports]
- The Canadiens shared the names of the people they are fighting for on Hockey Fights Cancer night. [Canadiens.com]
- Michael Hage had a five-point night and was also on the ice for five of Penn State’s goals in Michigan’s 10-6 win. [Journal de Montreal]
- The Canadiens are reportedly showing interest in draft-eligible right-shot defenceman Everett Baldwin:
Around the league and elsewhere
- A David Jiricek trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets is just a matter of time, according to a report. [RG.org]
- Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal versus Utah HC. [NHL.com]
- Highlights from Joe Thornton’s jersey retirement ceremony in San Jose. [NHL.com]
- Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg sustained a broken foot. [Sportsnet]
- Kirill Kaprizov is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. [NHL.com]
