Marc Dumont
January 27, 2023
All the latest Habs news, recent Canadiens stories, as well as news and information from around the National Hockey League.
Habs News
- Several Montreal Canadiens Draft targets participated in the CHL’s 2023 Top Prospects Game.
- Head coach Martin St-Louis discussed the challenges involved in running an unbalanced roster.
- Despite being one of the Canadiens’ most reliable and consistent defencemen this season, rookie Johnathan Kovacevic was a healthy scratch against the Detroit Red Wings.
- Red Wings results
- Prospect Emil Heineman turned on the jets and scored a great end-to-end goal for Leksand.
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard stood out as a dominant presence in the Canadiens’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
- Kirby Dach dropped the gloves with Andrew Copp, who was looking for a fight. He chose…poorly.
- As previously reported, the Colorado Avalanche are still interested in Canadiens forward Sean Monahan. Take a look at some of the potential returns if a trade were to occur.
National Hockey Now News
- NYI: Take a look at some of the ridiculous stats that emerged during the New York Islanders‘ difficult stretch of games in January.
- BOS: The Boston Bruins would have to include either defenceman Brandon Carlo or winger Jake DeBrusk to convince the Vancouver Canucks to engage in trade talks regarding Bo Horvat.
- PGH: Unlike previous years, the Pittsburgh Penguins are far from guaranteed a playoff spot once the dust settles. Breakdowns are playing a big part in their struggles this season.
- PHI: Despite the recent downturn in results for the Philadelphia Flyers, head coach John Tortorella likes what he sees.
- DET: Dylan Larkin’s agent, Pat Brisson, is not alarmed by the fact that his client has not yet signed a contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
- WSH: Washington Capitals still aren’t certain what their game plan will be as the NHL trade deadline quickly approaches.
- FLA: In an unfortunate development for Canadiens fans dreaming of a franchise-changing Draft in 2023, the Florida Panthers‘ health situation should improve in the near future.
- VGK: The playoff race is on in the Pacific Division, and the Vegas Golden Knights are feeling the heat.
- SJS: Tony Ferrari joined the San Jose Sharks podcast to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of top prospect Leo Carlsson.
