Montreal Canadiens links:
– Stats guru Cam Charron took a look at P.K. Subban’s numbers and concluded that Subban should be a lock for team Canada. [via NHL Numbers]
– Like Charron most assume P.K. Subban, who is arguably the best defenseman in the league, would be a lock. However some disagree that he’s earned his spot on Team Canada. It wouldn’t be the first time Team Canada would make a glaring roster mistake. They, after all, left both Sidney Crosby and Steven Stamkos off Olympic rosters in the past. [via TSN]
– If you are feeling lucky, you can place bets on whether or not Subban will make team Canada. The odds currently favour Subban as an Olympian. [via the Gazette]
– Continuing with the Subban theme, Sean Gordon wrote about the reigning Norris winner and his upcoming contract negotiations. [via Globe & Mail]
– Subban refused to bring any attention to his contract situation. In typical Subban fashion he explained that the negotiations between himself and the Habs would remain confidential. [via NHL] (French)
– Former Habs legend Serge Savard threw some high praise Subban’s way, declaring him the best defenseman in the NHL. He also opined that Subban should be a lock for Team Canada in Sochi.
– Newly extended Alexei Emelin and tough guy Brandon Prust are both hoping to play on Saturday vs the Rangers. [via TSN]
– The possible return of Emelin and Prust means that for the first time this year coach Michel Therrien will have his full roster available, except for depth d-man Davis Drewiske. [via NHL ](French)
– Due to the impending Bell-Astral deal, the Canadiens financial records were released for the first time since 2006, and as expected they show that the Habs are a cash cow. [via LaPresse] (French)
– Peter Budaj will get the start on Friday vs The Columbus Blue Jackets, Carey Price will get the start Saturday at home vs the New York Rangers.
– Budaj addressed the media ahead of Friday’s match-up, watch the video here. [via Canadiens.com]
Other news and notes from around the league:
– Why Brian Burke is wrong about fighting in hockey. [via Keeping ‘Em Honest]
– Is Ryan Johansen finally making the leap? [via The Cannon]
– Nazem Kadri was suspended 3 games for his goon show vs the Wild. [via NHL Department of Player Safety]
– A closer look at the Sabres front office & coaching shuffle: [via Die By The Blade]
– Some irrelevant pop singer got into a twitter fight with the Sens back-up goalie. It was the most exciting thing to happen to the franchise since Alfie promised a Stanley Cup. [via Radek Bonk’s Mullet]
– The LA Kings have lost their starting goaltender Jonathan Quick for an undetermined length. [via SB Nation NHL]
– Matt Duchene is a really good hockey player. Though he should probably leave the fighting to others. [via SB Nation NHL]
– The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Kris Versteeg, and former Habs prospect Philippe Lefebvre. Check out the details of the trade here. [via SB Nation NHL]
More from Eyes On The Prize:
- Why the rumour that Max Pacioretty will be traded for Evander Kane is nonsense
- Contest: Win a Habs Domo plush
- Akim Aliu released from his professional tryout by the Hamilton Bulldogs
- 24CH Recap: S02 E06 – Start spreading the (bad) news
- Hamilton Bulldogs early season report: The good, the bad, and the Lefebvre
- Bulldogs disappoint children on “school day”, lose fifth straight
- Prust nearing a return, Dumont and Pateryn back with the Bulldogs
- Thursday Habs Links: Sven Andrighetto shining in Hamilton/
