Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Since being acquired, Phillip Danault has not stopped impressing. He may still have more to show us, in fact. [Journal de Montréal]
- Sigh – make it 11-0-2. [Tarik El-Bashir]/
The #Caps really like playing at Bell Centre. In fact, they’re 10-0-2 there in the regular season dating to Nov. 2009. #CapsHabs
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2017
- Andrew Shaw was back on the ice again on Monday as he nears a return from concussion. [Instagram]
- Carey Price is an obvious difference, but there are other reasons why the Canadiens are doing better than anticipated despite a tough road trip and some missing players. [TSN]
- Michel Therrien says the leadership has done a great job through recent injury adversity. [TSN]/
Coach Therrien on @CanadiensMTL adapting to injuries: “The leadership group is doing a fantastic job” https://t.co/Y1xe0XAojQ #TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/LR1cic32zD
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 9, 2017
- Nikita Scherbak’s first NHL goal was a real beauty, and it was made more special for his dad by being against the Leafs. [John Lu]/
#Habs Scherbak says his first NHL goal was very special to his dad, whose favourite hockey rivalry is Montreal-Toronto.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 9, 2017
- Scherbak’s mom also got to see it, though she needed help to make it happen. [Brian Wilde]/
Chantal M: Did your parents get to see the goal?
Scherbak: Oh yeah, I was trying to teach my mom to get on the NHL network for 2 hours.— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) January 9, 2017
- Here’s a great video of Habs prospect Victor Mete, shift by shift, on January 6th, 2017. [YouTube]
- No ‘No Excuses’, no problem, says Paul Byron. [John Lu]/
#Habs Byron on how scrapping the “No Excuses” motto and not replacing it has helped create a more positive atmosphere in the dressing room. pic.twitter.com/3Lkb2p77ob
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 9, 2017
- It’s pretty normal this time of year, but this is still an impressive list of scouts from the Habs’ game on Monday night. [Stu Cowan]/
Pretty long list of NHL scouts in Bell Centre press box for tonight’s #Habs vs #Capitals game. pic.twitter.com/xTWfBLQnn8
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) January 10, 2017
- Max Pacioretty’s franchise-record overtime goal made it into the newest edition of NHL goals-of-the-week. [Sportsnet]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Alex Ovechkin is turning into a distinguished salt-and-pepper veteran, and he’s having a great time. [NHL]
- The Edmonton Oilers have sent prospect Jesse Puljujarvi to the AHL. [TSN]
- Lars Eller was happy to be back in Montreal, would have wanted to win a cup here. [Montreal Gazette]
- Eller is among a handful of players discussed in this moneyball style analysis. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Carter Hutton found an interesting new use for batting cages. [Balle Courbe]
- The trade market has been quiet, and it might stay quiet through the deadline this year. [Journal de Montréal]
- Jonathan Toews had to put on the red white and blue when he lost a bet to Chicago Blackhawks’ teammate Patrick Kane. [Jonathan Toews]/
@TeamCanada I feel your pain but I would still make this bet any day… get em next year. #WJC pic.twitter.com/EOROf2xBF1
— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) January 9, 2017
- It’s not so much that Gary Bettman doesn’t want the NHL to participate at the 2018 Olympic Games, rather it’s that he hasn’t had the right offer yet. [Journal de Montréal]
- Brian Propp is continuing to heal from his stroke and you may not even be able to tell by the way he plays on Saturday night. [Philly.com]
- The NHL Centennial celebration continues, and Phil Esposito recalls his final NHL game. [NHL]
- Brian Boucher also remembers his historic shutout streak from thirteen years ago. [NHL]
- Gerard Gallant insists his dismissal wasn’t a result of analytics. [ESPN]
- When Adidas takes over the NHL jerseys next season, teams will be allowed only home and road kits, no alternates are planned for the 2017-18 season. [Star Tribune]/
