Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Lane Hutson hopes his next goal will be even better:
- The effort shown by Montreal last night was what Martin St-Louis envisioned for the group before the season began. [RDS]
- Patrik Laine joked that Connor Hellebuyck had come down with the “Patty flu” the first two times he returned to Winnipeg in his career. [La Presse]
- A day after playing his first team, go behind the scenes of Laine’s return to Columbus on November 27. [Canadiens.com]
- Trading David Savard is the only decision that makes sense long-term for the Canadiens. [RDS]
- German Titov says the most difficult part of coaching Ivan Demidov was convincing him to focus on things outside of hockey rather than just working to improve his game at every opportunity. [RG.org]
- With Finland announcing a World Juniors roster without Aatos Koivu, Rasmus Bergqvist will be Montreal’s only representative in Ottawa, on Team Sweden’s blue line. [Journal de Montreal]
- Michael Hage’s 10th goal of the season was an individual effort in overtime. [RDS]
- The NHL will reveal each franchise’s quarter-century team throughout the month of January, with Montreal’s list of top players from 2000 through 2024 scheduled for January 19. [NHL.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Cam Fowler was traded to the St. Louis Blues by the Anaheim Ducks. [NHL.com]
- Trent Frederic, Vincent Desharnais, and Brandon Saad are three names to pay attention to ahead of the trade freeze on December 20. [Sportsnet]
- The Boston Bruins claimed Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders. [TSN]
- Alexander Ovechkin was back at Washington Capitals practice on Saturday. [NHL.com]
- Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. [NHL.com]
- The players explain why they use the sticks they do. [The Athletic]
- Ryan Lomberg was presented with his Stanley Cup ring. [NHL.com]
