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Thursday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson looking for a strong finish

In today’s links, Hutson wants to get back to what was making him successful, Habs hold high-energy practice session, no contract discussions for Dvorak, David Reinbacher makes his season debut in AHL, Vinzenz Rohrer wins title, Crosby boosting Canada’s confidence, Matthew Tkachuk on the benefits of Team USA wining 4 Nations, and potential NHL expansion to New Orleans.

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Apr 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates with the puck in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Lane Hutson hopes to get back to his earlier form and out of the slump that has seen him earn just two points in his last nine games. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The Canadiens held a high-energy practice on Wednesday as they gear back up to play on Saturday. [Radio-Canada]
  • Josh Anderson was absent once again. [Canadiens.com]
  • There have been no contract discussions between Christian Dvorak and the Canadiens, though he says he would like to stay. [La Presse]
  • The Canadiens have few commitments for even the medium term outside of their top three forwards and Kaiden Guhle. [La Presse]
  • David Reinbacher pushed his knee hard over the past couple of weeks to erase and doubts about its integrity and be ready for AHL game action. [La Presse]
  • Vinzenz Rohrer and the ZSC Lions won the Champions Hockey League. [IIHF]
  • Another serious injury is the latest setback in Filip Mesar’s development. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Since the NCAA changed its rules to allow players who have played in the Canadian Hockey League, 35 new players, including Habs goaltending prospect Mikus Vecvanags, have joined QMJHL teams from Canadian Junior A and the USHL. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Sidney Crosby’s presence on Team Canada has all of his teammates believing they can win the 4 Nations Face-Off. [The Athletic]
  • Matthew Tkachuk says winning the tournament could bring in a wave of new American hockey fans. [NHL.com]
  • He and Brandon Hagel are still fighting — in the media this time. [Sportsnet]
  • Brad Marchand claims this Team USA is the best opponent he’s ever faced. [Sportsnet]
  • Travis Sanheim says the two-day break before the 4 Nations final has been a bit strange, but allowed the players to rest and recover. [NHL.com]
  • Charlie McAvoy is improving in hospital after being treated for an infection in his shoulder. [NHL.com]
  • The Boston Bruins are unhappy with how Team USA handled McAvoy’s injury. [Sportsnet]
  • Brett Pesce and Tage Thompson have joined Team USA as potential injury replacements for the final. [Sportsnet]
  • The CN Tower and Empire State Building are lit up in their nation’s respective colours in support to today’s 4 Nations finalists. [NHL.com]
  • Seth Jones and the Chicago Blackhawks are discussing a trade. [Sportsnet]
  • The NHL recently met with a group that wants to bring a team to New Orleans. [Sportsnet]
  • Mike Lange, the long-time play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died on Wednesday at age 76, but his legendary calls will live on. [NHL.com]
  • Bobby Hull was posthumously diagnosed with CTE. [TSN]

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