Marc Dumont
February 22, 2023
All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news and information from around the National Hockey League.
Habs News
- In the latest edition of the Habs mailbag, we cover a lot of ground, focusing on the upcoming trade deadline, potential deals, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ value, the future for Rafael Havey-Pinard and Samuel Montembeault, defensive decisions, hot sauce, and much more. Check it out.
- The many injuries sustained by Montreal Canadiens veterans could force a strategy shift by Kent Hughes leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline.
- Fans were treated to new lines and new defensive pairings as head coach Martin St-Louis decided to shuffle the lineup ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.
- Montembeault had yet another fantastic game for the Canadiens, powering them to a 5-2 win over the high-lying Devils.
National Hockey Now News
- NYI: A closer look at why the New York Islanders shouldn’t lose any sleep over moving goaltender Semyon Varlamov ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
- BOS: According to sources, the Boston Bruins, who are constantly looking for upgrades, have put prospect Mason Lohrei in play, and that piqued the curiosity of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- PGH: A Western Conference team executive confirmed to National Hockey Now that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and former Canadiens Jeff Petry has been made available on the trade market.
- PHI: Goaltender Sam Ersson’s season has been quite a revelation for the Philadelphia Flyers organization.
- DET: Jakub Vrana is on the cusp of making his return to play for the Detroit Red Wings.
- WSH: Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd is set to return from a lower-body injury.
- VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights have placed star winger Mark Stone on the long-term injured reserve.
- SJS: Taylor Turnquist discusses the financial challenges involved in being a professional women’s hockey player.
- LAK: With several players returning, should the Los Angeles Kings consider a trade?
