Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Joe Veleno says Martin St-Louis’s fitness level is a source of intimidation for the Canadiens’ opponents. [TVA Sports]
- What a Team USA B team with Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield would look like. [The Athletic]
- Mike Matheson took part in Montreal’s optional skate in Raleigh yesterday, an indication that he may be good to go today. [La Presse]
- With the Canadiens set to play a Colorado Avalanche team wearing their Nordiques alternate jerseys later this month, a look back at the rivalry between the Habs and Nordiques during the holiday season. [TVA Sports]
- Pascal Vincent says that David Reinbacher will need more time to develop than Adam Engström because of the time he lost to injury, and the fact that he needs to adapt to a bigger body. [The Athletic]
- Bryce Pickford was named the WHL player of the month for December. [CHL.ca]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Macklin Celebrini’s place on Team Canada is the latest indication that he’s emerging as one of the game’s best players. [Sportsnet]
- The Vancouver Canucks placed Marco Rossi on Injured Reserve. [Sportsnet]
- Vancouver signed Linus Karlsson to a two-year contract extension. [Sportsnet]
- Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on IR by the Colorado Avalanche. [Sportsnet]
