Saturday Habs Links: Cayden Primeau’s battle to become a goaltender paid off
In today’s links, Primeau’s goaltending journey, Weber enjoys his Finnish teammates antics, looking ahead to the match up against Nashville, Flambo makes his debut, and more.
Habs News and Notes
- For Habs prospect and USA goaltender Cayden Primeau, it was quite the battle in order to become a goaltender, but it seems to have paid off in the long run. [TSN]
- As a match up against the Nashville Predators and P.K. Subban approaches, it’s interesting to see how the Canadiens have followed in his example, especially this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Shea Weber was the star during media scrums following practice due to the particular attire he had on, courtesy of Artturi Lehkonen:/
« A bet is a bet »-Shea Weber pic.twitter.com/EIvJAJhofG
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) January 4, 2019
- Fellow Fin Jesperi Kotkaniemi joined in on the fun as well:/
Les jeunes de nos jours... 😅
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 4, 2019
Kids these days... #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/5PxvGSSWSB
- Elias Petterson of the Vancouver Canucks spoke about the incident with Kotkaniemi in the previous outing, stating that there’s no issue between the two rookies:/
Pettersson on Kotkaniemi incident: "It was an accident. We got tangled up. We both fell down. I got in an awkward position. It wasn't a dirty play or anything. He apologized afterwards, which shows good sportsmanship from him. It was unlucky for me and it is nothing to serious."
— Adam Forsythe (@adamforsythe) January 4, 2019
- Flambo made his on ice debut today during practice, and it was nothing short of spectacular:/
La passe de Flambo à la fin. 🔥
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 4, 2019
Flambo with the no-look pass at the end. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/9RGkRM3wC1
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Daniel Carr is spotlighted, and for his particular path he took in order to get to the NHL, reflecting back on his first opportunity with the Canadiens. [Sportsnet]
- Fox Sports is back at it with the glow puck, making it’s return this weekend:/
Fox Sports' 'Glow Puck' will be back this weekend. It’s making a brief comeback during the Kings-Oilers telecast.https://t.co/KBpGofvNSD
— Kevin Allen (@ByKevinAllen) January 4, 2019
- Following Team Canada’s elimination, Max Comtois has undergone an unnecessary amount of harassment, showing problems not just amongst hockey fans, but in society as well.[Anahiem Calling]/