Monday Habs Headlines: Torrey Mitchell the warrior

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• After being hospitalized on Saturday, Jacques Demers was released from the hospital and sent home on Sunday afternoon. [CBC]
• Michel Therrien praises his team, calling Torrey Mitchell a “warrior” after Saturday nights game against the Boston Bruins. [Journal de Montreal]
• With a strong foundation of veteran talent and just one more season on Carey Price’s contract, the time is now for the Habs. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Canadiens seem to be a whole new team this year. Important pieces of the puzzle have been added - leadership and depth - creating a great atmosphere around the team. [SN]
• Alex Galchenyuk headed to Foot Locker for the new Converse boot launch and to hang with some fans:/

Happening NOW at Foot Locker on St.Catherine #Montreal #ChuckII @Converse boot launch pic.twitter.com/gjRLFs5hJ0

— Alex galchenyuk (@AGally94) October 23, 2016

• Les Canadiennes, Karell Emard, talks about her career, her most embarrassing moment and Habs spark-plug, Brendan Gallagher. [La Presse]/

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Despite the great play from the Toronto Maple Leafs youngsters, Don Cherry believes they’re not winning because of “lousy” goaltending. [SN]
• The Winnipeg Jets - Edmonton Oilers Alumi game may have been the last time we get to witness Wayne Gretzky on the ice. [SN]
• An NHL-loving couple checked a big item off their bucket list after they attended a game in every NHL arena. [NHL]
• Aaron Ekblad’s contract set the bar too high for defensemen and, as a result, could mess up many contracts moving forward. [SN]
• Sometimes sports fans can take criticizing to an extreme level without considering the ramifications.  [Full Tilt NYR]
• The KHL is looking to expand: /

According to @sportexpress, KHL's next expansion targets may be London, Paris, Seoul, Berlin, and Salzburg. Should go as well as Beijing...

— Slava Malamud (@SlavaMalamud) October 23, 2016