Montreal News and Notes
- It looks like Claude Julien may be losing confidence in his No. 2 netminder. [Montreal Gazette]
- Alexe Gagnon, a 16-year-old figure skater battling Ewing’s sarcoma, signed a one-day contract as the Canadiens’ skating specialist. [Twitter]
- Andrew Zadarnowski joined the Weekend Game Plan to discuss the Habs’ seven game winless streak, potential moves and more. [TSN 690]
- Guy Lafleur had a cancerous spot removed on his right lung on Thursday. [Journal de Montreal]
- Happy Birthday to the Habs point leader!/
Bonne fête Tomas! 🥳
Happy birthday, @TomasTatar90!#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/cTSXRPiT7P
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 1, 2019
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Michael DiPietro may not have had the NHL debut he dreamed of, but it motivated him to get off to a stunning start to his first pro season with the AHL’s Utica Comets. [Sportsnet]
- After undergoing ankle surgery, Pittsburgh Penguins Brian Dumoulin is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks. [Sportsnet]
- It’s time for another floss-off between Brady Tkachuk and young fan, Adam Lowry. [NHL]
- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, was named “Rookie of the Month” for November. [NHL]/
