Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Which of the Habs’ young defenders have improved so far? [La Presse]
- Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky bring hope for Canadiens fans looking for improvements from last season. [RDS]
- The Laval Rocket need to remain vigilant to continue their ascent up the standings. [Radio-Canada]
- Mathias Brunet answers fan questions about what to watch for the remainder of the season. [La Presse]
- Could Sean Monahan bring a first rounder? [RDS]
- Is there a possibility that Monahan stays a Hab if the desired trade market never materializes? [Sportsnet]
- Being a defensive defender is no longer in vogue in the NHL, which makes Jayden Struble’s presence in the lineup more remarkable. [La Presse]
- After two seasons in the KHL, the Laval Rocket’s Philippe Maillet is happy to be closer to home. [Montreal Gazette]
- Nick Suzuki is working with the Asista Foundation to help shelter animals while positively impacting those struggling with mental health. [NHLPA]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Lawyers representing Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, and Cal Foote have confirmed that their clients have been charged with sexual assault. [TSN | Sportsnet]
- The Calgary Flames said in a statement that the club was unaware that Dube would be facing a criminal charge when he was granted a leave of absence earlier this month. [Sportsnet]
- What can the NHL do when a player is charged with a crime? [The Athletic]
- The top ten goaltending statistics from the first half of the season. [The Athletic]
- Will anything go right for the Buffalo Sabres this season? [Daily Faceoff]
- How did the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators find themselves in the league’s basement? [The Hockey News]
- Eithan Grishin has been indefinitely suspended after allegedly placing a chokehold on a goalie during a Pacific Junior Hockey League fight. [The Province | CBC]
