Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook not playing at their normal level is perhaps the biggest reason for the Canadiens’ struggles so far. [La Presse]
- Losing faceoffs in the defensive end is another. [Journal de Montreal]
- The Canadiens may have lost on Saturday, but Cayden Primeau’s play after allowing two goals was an encouraging sign. [Sportsnet]
- Josh Anderson is playing well defensively. Can he start translating that into offence? [Montreal Gazette]
- Revisiting the Tomas Plekanec trade tree that eventually led to Lane Hutson being drafted. [A Winning Habit]
- Former Hab Steve Begin has joined a campaign to support those in Quebec with language disorders like dyslexia. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- A 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins leaves the Winnipeg Jets as the only undefeated team in the NHL. [NHL.com]
- Eric Comrie is happy to help by easing the load on Connor Hellebuyck. [TSN]
- After paying close attention to Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor at Jets camp, prospect Kevin He is finding success in the OHL. [NHL.com]
- Jonathan Drouin was placed on Injured Reserve by the Colorado Avalanche. [TSN]
- What the CHL’s roster could look like in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge that takes place is late November. [Sportsnet]
