Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Martin St-Louis made significant changes to the forward lines on Monday, with the newly recalled Joshua Roy on a line with Jake Evans and Emil Heineman. [Canadiens.com]
- Roy is feeling good about his game and ready to show off last season’s form. [Journal de Montreal]
- Patrik Laine was in a regular jersey and participating in all the drills on Monday. [Journal de Montreal]
- Suddenly there’s a lot of competition for a forward spot. [Radio-Canada]
Martin St-Louis says putting Juraj Slafkovský and Kirby Dach on a fourth line isn’t about punishment, but putting them in a role where they need to work. [Journal de Montreal] - The two players know what they need to do, but are having trouble executing the plan in game action. [The Athletic]
- Of the 76 goals the Canadiens have allowed, 35 have come within 10 seconds of turning the puck over. [RDS]
- Josh Anderson is having success with a simpler game. [Journal de Montreal]
- Amanda Boulier provides a lot of effort and leadership in a small package for the Montreal Victoire. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Johnny and Matty Gaudreau’s mother, Jane, is looking forward to a return to Calgary on December 3 as the Flames host the Columbus Blue Jackets [Sportsnet]
- Michael Andlauer hopes the change of ownership in Ottawa also leads to a change of heart in the NHL offices regarding the organization’s forfeiture of a first-round pick for failing to disclose Evgenii Dadonov’s no-trade list. [Sportsnet]
- Pyotr Kochetkov is in concussion protocol, and now the Carolina Hurricanes have few NHL options in the crease. [TSN]
- Brock Boeser says sitting at home waiting for his head to stop hurting was the most frustrating part of his recovery from a concussion. [Sportsnet]
- Zach Werenski had seven points in three games to lead the three stars of the week, [TSN]