MHN Daily: Canadiens Hughes Gives Update, Bruins In On Horvat

Marc Dumont

January 19, 2023

All the latest Montreal Canadiens news, as well as the most recent news from around the NHL.

Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes met with the media to provide clarity on several important Habs-related topics.
Canadiens defenceman Joel Edmundson is a popular commodity, with a handful of suitors that could make a play for him when the NHL Trade Deadline draws closer.
Here’s why the timing may be right for the Canadiens to put in a waiver claim on Vinnie Hinostroza.
With the news that Juraj Slafkovsky may not play again this season, there’s only one option for the Montreal Canadiens &d their prized rookie.
It’s time for the Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings: We have a LOT of movement in the list, but there’s also a new player in the No.1 spot, & it’s not Lane Hutson or Owen Beck!

NYI: Jean-Gabriel Pageau looked to be okay after showing signs of dizziness due to an ugly collision with Alex Ovechkin.
BOS: The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks have been talking trade, and the target is reportedly Bo Horvat.
PGH: The Pittsburgh Penguins intend on retiring Jaromir Jagr’s iconic No. 68, but Jagr put one condition on it.
PHI: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov created a controversy by deciding not to participate in Tuesday’s pre-game warmups, and the backlash has been quite high.
WSH: New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau calls out Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin for the intentional, impactful hit.
FLA: Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice and NHL official Francois St. Laurent have a history dating back a few years — and it appears bad blood takes a while to cool off
DET: Marco Kasper playing for the Detroit Red Wings next season? A prominent Swedish hockey journalist and a seasoned ex-pro is of the belief that it’s already a done deal.
VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights could profit from the messy situation in Vancouver.
SJS: Could San Jose Sharks forward Kevin Labanc and head coach David Quinn be coming to an impass?

By Marc Dumont

Marc has been covering the Habs for over a decade. He previously worked for Journal Metro, The Athletic, The ... More about Marc Dumont

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