Bob McKenzie feels Montreal lacks the type of prospects other NHL teams are willing to trade for right now. [TSN690]
The win against the Devils, despite missing two regular centres, may mean that Marc Bergevin can wait out the injuries a little more, as long as the team keeps playing well. [Montreal Gazette]
This year’s Canadiens are determined not to have last season’s slide repeated. [NHL]
Carey Price escaped injury and supplementary discipline in Thursday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. [EOTP]
Brian Wilde joined the Montreal Forum to remind us all that Price is simply the best. [TSN690]
Two of my favourite people in Montreal come together for some wild cooking; see what Price and Martin Picard get up to together. [YouTube]
Geoff Molson finally has a seat on the NHL Executive Committee. [RDS]
Caroline Ouellette may reach the 300-point plateau in her CWHL career at the Bell Centre today, in front of a bigger-than-usual crowd. [JdM]
A 10-year celebration for the CWHL, a big game for Les Canadiennes, and ongoing domination by Ouellette will come together for the big game in Montreal. [Victory Press]
To help get you pumped for the Les Canadiennes vs. Calgary Inferno game, EOTP collected some of the best highlights from the past two seasons. [EOTP]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
We have a trade to announce…. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Peter Holland to the Arizona Coyotes for a conditional draft pick. [Pension Plan Puppets]
From the other side of the deal, here’s what our friends over at the Coyotes site have to say about the deal. [Five for Howling]
Cal Clutterbuck is the owner of a shiny new contract extension, but it may be a sign of mismanagement in New York. [The Score]
Maybe there’s something we haven’t considered about the Vancouver Canucks, or maybe this is just another out-there fan theory. [Puck Daddy]
Are the Philadelphia Flyers the hottest team in the league right now? [Good Night Good Hockey]
A good prank is always funny. A harmless one is even more so. Matt Cullen’s hot hands can use all the protection they can take, and his teammates know it. [NHL]
Ted Leonsis said he would support Alex Ovechkin if he decided to play for Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics, regardless of NHL involvement. [NHL]
Gary Bettman shot down the idea of a wild-card playoff game; he’s quite happy with the current format. [The Score]
Meanwhile, the NHL board has deemed this summer’s World Cup of Hockey a success, and plan to make it a fixture of international competition in the future. [NHL]
Jed Ortmeyer reveals his experience with blood clots, and why it’s not your everyday NHL injury. [The Player’s Tribune]
There are certain things every hockey fan tells themselves about their team, but perhaps it’s actually something we have in common. [Sportsnet]
Wayne Gretzky is going to appear on The Simpsons, here’s an exclusive look ahead. [NHL]
The definitive guide to hockey moments in The Simpsons. [Vice Sports]
Pucks and Rec had a chat with Greg Wyshynski about hockey media, booze and such. [Pucks and Recreation]
Nate Schmidt giggled and smiled his way through the Washington Capitals’ Casino Night. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
Starting December 11, the World Championships of floor hockey will begin, and you can watch it all for free on YouTube! [IFF Floorball]/
