Monday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský’s playmaking game requires a finisher

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Justin Blades

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Juraj Slafkovský is making progress across the board compared to last season. A major issue is that his linemates aren’t complementing his abilities. [TVA Sports]
It was thanks to the play of Kaiden Guhle that the Canadiens could complete their comeback versus the Jets without Mike Matheson. [RDS]
If he can stay healthy, Matheson would be a great pickup for your fantasy league. [Sportsnet]

From the NHL: With Mike Matheson’s assist last night (56GP), he became the second-fastest defenseman in franchise history to record 40 points with the Canadiens (NHL debut or otherwise) behind Sprague Cleghorn (46 GP) over 100 years ago.
— Kenzie Lalonde (@KenzieTSN) October 29, 2023

Justn Barron and Jake Allen are looking like good adds, too. [Fantasy Alarm]
Guhle’s play was to be expected. Tanner Pearson sitting fifth on Montreal’s scoring list was less so. [The Athletic]

José Théodore, Steve Bégin and Stéphane Quintal — all member of 2003 #GoHabsGo team that took part in the first ever #NHL #HeritageClassic 20 years ago — were part of the ceremonial faceoff in Edmonton for year's outdoor game. pic.twitter.com/xJR2NOxdzx
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 29, 2023

Around the league and elsewhere

Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, has died after a neck laceration while playing in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League. [ESPN]
How the Philadelphia Flyers are selling a rebuild. [ESPN]
The Edmonton Oilers took the latest Battle of Alberta, winning the 2023 Heritage Classic at Commonweath Stadium. [NHL.com]

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