Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Nick Suzuki’s great season performance will have him on Team Canada’s radar for the Olympics, and in the minds of those who cast votes for the Selke Trophy. [La Presse]
- The World Championship could be a trial run for prospective Olympians, and that could mean plenty of big names playing the tournament in the Czech Republic. [TSN]
- Juraj Slafkovský’s offence is no fluke. It’s the product of a lot of consistent playmaking habits. [The Athletic]
- Martin St-Louis could have just taken the extra few days of the road trip off before joining the Habs back home, but his commitment to getting back with the club once his son was out of danger and recovering is something his players will appreciate. [Journal de Montreal]
- “I know there’s a lot of people following my development, following the things I do, always checking in. It’s pretty special,” Owen Beck says about the attention he receives from Canadiens fans. [Canadiens.com]
- Which prospects are most likely to earn contracts with the Canadiens? [Journal de Montreal]
- Financial issues for the Lions de Trois-Rivières could bring a season in which they’re fighting for a playoff spot to a sudden halt. [Journal de Montreal]
- The players can only hope occupying a post-season spot forces the ECHL to keep the team operational. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- With Bedard the shoo-in for the Calder Trophy since well before he was even drafted, can Brock Faber pull off the upset with his exceptional season? [La Presse]
- John Tavares reacted to his public call-out by head coach Sheldon Keefe. [Sportsnet]
- Thatcher Demko has been placed on LTIR by the Vancouver Canucks. [TSN]
- Ethan Bear has entered the player assistance program. [NHL.com]
- An arena deal will keep the Washington Capitals and NBA’s Wizards in D.C. [Sportsnet]
- The New York Rangers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot. Their next goal is to lock up the Metropolitan Division. [NHL.com]
- Sitting in a playoff spot at the Christmas break, the Arizona Coyotes have now been eliminated from post-season contention. [NHL.ocm]
