MHN Puck Links: Habs Look Better, Romanov, Wideman, Trade Rumors

Did it bother Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov that he had to drop the gloves after a perfectly legal hit?

Chris Wideman has served his one-game suspension.

Will the Colorado Avalanche try to trade for Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price?

That and more in the MHN Puck Links:

Montreal Canadiens

There was tons of controversy surrounding the fifth straight loss for the Montreal Canadiens but there were also some positives with the biggest one being defenseman Alexander Romanov. (MHN)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman did not play Thursday in Chicago after being suspended one game for headbutting Boston Bruins forward Erik Haula in the Habs’ 5-1 loss to the B’s on Wednesday. (MHN)

It’s probably a good idea to bookmark the AHL Transactions page because the Montreal Canadiens, like so many NHL teams these days, continue to shuffle players onto and off the roster. (MHN)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan was fined $2,500 for ‘a dangerous trip’ against Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield 6:22 into the third period. (NHL)

National Hockey Now

Are the New York Islanders still resilient enough to make another run into the playoffs? (NYI Hockey Now)

Did the Pittsburgh Penguins take a little too much California sun in? (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Will Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin play this weekend? (Washington Hockey Now)

Red Wings player and broadcasting legend Mickey Redmond reflects on one of the greatest days of his life. (Detroit Hockey Now)

Should the Colorado Avalanche really trade for Patrick Roy or Carey Price? (Colorado Hockey Now)

Should the Vegas Golden Knights trade Reilly Smith? (Vegas Hockey Now)

San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier earned a well-deserved all-star selection. (San Jose Hockey Now)

What should Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland’s nickname be? (Vancouver Hockey Now)

What is suddenly wrong with the Calgary Flames? (Calgary Hockey Now)

NHL

Evander Kane is in hot water again and that has put him signing with another NHL team on hold for now. (TSN)

So what is former Ottawa Senators enforcer Chris Neil up to in his post-NHL life? (Ottawa Sun)