Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jacob de la Rose was perhaps an unexpected choice to replace Jonathan Drouin on the top line. [Journal de Montreal | Google Translate]
- Claude Julien has had a positive impact on the Montreal Canadiens. [RDS]
- Brendan Gallagher is an impact player once again. [RDS]
- A skate switch has been part of Carey Price’s rebound. [TSN]
- The Canadiens star netminder had things to prove. [Journal de Montreal]
- Cayden Primeau has been named Hockey East Rookie of the Week. [Northeastern University Athletics]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Russian National Olympic Committee has been suspended from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Russian athletes who are proven to be clean may compete under a neutral flag. [Sportsnet]
- The IOC’s decision may have implications for Hockey Canada, as the KHL had previously threatened to bar all of its players from Olympics participation in such a circumstance. [TSN]
- A look at sexual harrassment in sports. [Hockey Wilderness]
- According to Forbes, the New York Rangers are the NHL’s most valuable franchise. [TSN]
- In the wake of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jordan Boyd in 2013, the QMJHL announced the implementation of new safety measures. [TSN]
- Riley Cote claims that cannabis use is common in the NHL. [Merry Jane]
- Corey Pronman talks to AHL President Dave Andrews about the state of the league. [The Athletic]
- Ron Hextall is standing by embattled head coach Dave Hakstol. [TSN]
- Apparently the Matt Duchene-Kyle Turris trade wasn’t enough. Is it time to shake up the Ottawa Senators again? [TSN]
- Viktor Arvidsson was a playmaker in a post-game wedding proposal. Here’s the full story. [Nashville Predators]
- Brett Connolly was very focused on Monday night. Perhaps too focused? [Twitter]/
ME: [makes joke on twitter]
MY FRIENDS: pic.twitter.com/wZgGW8wrw2
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) December 5, 2017
- Matt Moulson has cleared waivers and will be assigned to the Ontario Reign of the AHL. [Die by the Blade]
- Mikael Backlund is a pending UFA. What sort of contract can the Calgary Flames anticipate? [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
- Tomas Nosek is a breakout candidate for the Vegas Golden Knights. [Knights on Ice]
- Colorado Avalanche fans are already thinking about the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. [Mile High Hockey]
- Making the case for the current blue line of the Dallas Stars. [Defending Big D]
- The New York Rangers have signed Marek Mazanec. [Blueshirt Banter]
- Patrik Laine’s pretty good, guys. [Sportsnet Stats]/
#NHLJets Patrik Laine’s 49 career goals are tied with Sidney Crosby for the 3rd-most through a player’s first 100 games since the start of 2005-06. pic.twitter.com/OwZllcC4DK
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) December 5, 2017
