In today’s news, Danault recieves praise, Julien and Bergevin should, some skill from Joni Ikonen, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Mid season award predictions are trickling out, and there’s a few people who think a few Canadiens personnel should be included in this conversation. [Sportsnet]
- Philip Danault has gone under the radar this season, but has been a big reason for the Habs success so far. [TSN]
- ‘Tis the time for prospect rankings, and the Athletic took a look at Montreal’s talent pool. [The Athletic]
- Is Montreal ready to push for the post season? [Montreal Gazette]
- Speaking of propsects, hello Joni Ikonen:
Patrik Bexell
#Habs prospect Joni Ikonen with some kind of amazing! #GoHabsGo
- The Canadiens have launched an alumni website:
AnciensCHC
Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter notre nouveau site des Anciens Canadiens de Montréal! // We are proud to present to you the new Montreal Canadiens Alumni website! FR: https://tinyurl.com/y9xgztpx EN: https://tinyurl.com/y7f9m3ub
Around the league and elsewhere
- Dallas selected the Nashville Predators as their Winter Classic opponents next season. [Defending Big D]
- The Avalanche will face the Kings at Air Force Academy next season for more outdoor action. [theScore]
- More tracking, more technology, more data coming to the NHL next season:
Dan Rosen
The NHL will deploy puck and player tracking for all games next season, Gary Bettman announces.