Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Lane Hutson’s promotion to the top power-play unit hasn’t come with the expected uptick in shots or conversion rate. [La Presse]
- He’s still looking like a good option for any keeper fantasy leagues. [Sportsnet]
- Can Cayden Primeau’s struggles be explained by how little NHL game action he’s seen since turning professional? [Journal de Montreal]
- Stu Cowan argues it’s time to move on from Primeau. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- “I’m almost lost for words,” Lindy Ruff shared as the Buffalo Sabres, Montreal’s next opponent, saw a 3-1 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs become a 5-3 loss, their 10th defeat in a row. [Sportsnet]
- Rick Tocchet needs a handful of his Vancouver Canucks players to “get emotionally invested in the game.” [Sportsnet]
- Rod Brind’Amour received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from North Carolina state governor Roy Cooper. [Sportsnet]
- Dustin Wolf is helping the Calgary Flames perform better than expected on home ice. [Sportsnet]
- Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the New York Islanders lineup after long absences. [Sportsnet]
- Why the St. Louis Blues traded for Cam Fowler. [Sportnet]
- Which of the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers has the best chance to return to the Stanley Cup Final? [NHL.com]
- Sam Bennett’s selection to Team Canada’s 4 Nations roster is a testament to his consistent approach to the game. [NHL.com]
- Jonatan Berggren of the Detroit Red Wings was fined $2,148.44 for cross-checking Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar. [NHL.com]
