Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The 8-1 Laval Rocket are excelling with the same defensive system the Habs are struggling with. [La Presse]
- Martin St-Louis says that winning isn’t a structure, it’s an attitude. [La Presse]
- He and Mike Sullivan shared their mutual respect for one another. [Sportsnet]
- The Canadiens’ immaturity might be their biggest weakness this season. [The Athletic]
- Despire the Habs’ struggles, Samuel Montembeault taking over the starting role has him more likely to make Team Canada, [Sportsnet]
- Pierre Houde was humbled by the honour of receiving the Hewitt Award. [NHL.com]
- Michael Hage was unable to play Saturday’s game:
Around the league and elsewhere
- Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech are both out four to six week for the New York Islanders. [NHL.com]
- Darnell Nurse has joined the new NHLPA advisory committee on CTE. [Sportsnet]
- Jari Kurri was presented with the Borje Salming Courage Award on Saturday in Tampere, Finland. [NHL.com]
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb compared the NHL’s Finland visit to the Super Bowl. [NHL.com]
- Drafted by the Expos and completing a long career in the NFL, Tom Brady decided to give hockey a try. [NHL.com]