Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- If Paul Byron is out for any length of time, the Habs will have a large hole to fill. [Sportsnet]
- Claude Julien discusses Byron’s absence, Shaw’s condition, the coming contests, and the play of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. [Canadiens]
- Did you miss Max Domi’s fabulous goal against the Oilers? If so, you’re definitely gonna want to watch it. If not, why not watch it again!? (And again, and again!) [Sportsnet]
- Speaking of goals, Alexander Romanov was responsible for a great play that led to one. [Twitter]/
#TheTsar added another assist in todays game against Dinamo Minsk. Romanov started the play, got his shot off, stood up against a hit and got ready to pounce on the rebound if necessary. #Habs #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/n2cQQ7fDcV
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) February 4, 2019
- Kotkaniemi is now among those who would make a good fantasy pick up! [ESPN]
- Remembering Guy Lafleur’s return to Montreal as a Ranger 30 years later. [CBC]
- Phillip Danault and his wife Marie-Pierre are awaiting the newest member of the Habs family. [Canadiens]
- Looking for a Habs related Valentine’s Day present? Perhaps you’ll find something in Angela Price and Julie Petry’s CHic collection. [Twitter]/
A winter and summer look, blended together. The CHic collection will offer some great gifts for Valentine’s Day. Available February 9th. ❄️🌞@ByAngelaPrice @petryules pic.twitter.com/jBXcpCm9Ux
— Tricolore Sports (@TricoloreSports) February 4, 2019
Around the league and elsewhere
- Our own Patrik Bexell chatted with Martin Fehervary, the Washington Capitals prospect. [Japer’s Rink]
- William Nylander chats with Cabbie about hockey traditions. [TSN]
- Colorado has fallen down the standings like an avalanche down a mountain. [NBC Sports]
- The Sharks’ blue line has finally been performing up to their promise. [TSN]
- Lee Stecklein’s rise from high-school hockey in Minnesota to Olympic gold and NWHL All-Star. [The Hockey News]
- A brawl sparked between the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and Acadia Axemen as the X-Men responded to to offensive comments directed at their teammate, a sexual assault survivor. [CBC]/
