Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Three reclamation projects who could help the Canadiens up front. [RDS]
- Jordan Harris and Nick Suzuki are eager to put an end to the run of losing seasons. [La Presse]
- “Without exaggerating, I think [David Savard] is the best shot-blocker in the NHL,” proclaims Johnny Kovacevic about Montreal’s top remaining trade asset. [Sportsnet]
- Rafaël Harvey-Pinard has resumed skating, while Jayden Struble is back and ready to go. [RDS]
- The Canadiens’ forechecking game is about pressuring players, not space, which suits a small player like Caufield now that he’s accepted that role. [The Athletic]
- The intensity is ramping up in the AHL as the post-season approaches, and Sean Farrell wants to help lead the push. [RDS]
- Revisiting the Craig Rivet trade from 2007, and the impacts it continues to have on the current Canadiens roster. [La Presse]
- Claire Dalton’s hat-trick performance versus Ottawa earned her the honour of PWHL player of the week. [PWHL.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Calgary Flames hold the trump cards leading up to the deadline and might wait until the final hours to get the best offers. [Sportsnet]
- Kirill Kaprizov had 12 points in four games to lead the NHL’s three stars of the week. [NHL.com]
- Is Anthony Mantha a fit for the Edmonton Oilers? [Sportsnet]
- Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to return to practice from the player assistance program. [Sportsnet]
- Logan Couture has no desire to leave the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline. [NHL.com]
- Marc-Andre Fleury is also insistent on staying in Minnesota. [TSN]
