Canadiens Daily: Dadonov’s Status, Hutson Wins Award,

Kent Hughes cleared the air on the status of Montreal Canadiens forward Evgenii Dadonov

Which Canadiens player fits best alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield?

Lane Hutson making history with his start in the NCAA

That, more Montreal Canadiens, NHL news, and NHL trade rumours in the latest MHN Canadiens Daily:

Montreal Canadiens

The status of Montreal Canadiens forward Evgenii Dadonov has been of interest as of late, and general manager Kent Hughes has cleared the air.

Juraj Slafkovsky looks like a far more dangerous player over his last few games, and his confidence continues to grow thanks to his time on the power play.

Which Canadiens player fits best alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield?

It’s still very early, but Lane Hutson‘s current scoring pace would place him alongside some of the best 18-year-old defencemen in NCAA history.

Canada Hockey Now

CGY: Not much about the Calgary Flames contest against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday will stand out as positive. They might even want to delete the footage.

National Hockey Now

NYI: The New York Islanders Casey Cizilkas given game misconduct from goalie interference.

BOS: Boston Bruins rookie Jakub Luako gives a touching tribute after scoring his first NHL goal.

PGH: In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins are quickly learning what they need to fix, and they need to do it fast.

PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers’ odds are shrinking to be in the hunt for Connor Bedard — or any of the other 2023 draft prospects regarded as generational players.

WSH: With injuries piling up, the Washington Capitals announced a number of moves on Wednesday.

FLA: For the first time since sustaining a groin strain, Aaron Ekblad was back practicing with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in Arizona.

DET: After 25 years, Detroit Red Wings legend Nik Lidstrom still remembers the excitement many of the young Red Wings are feeling right now.

VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights have taken this season by storm, and Jack Eichel is proving to be a major part of it.

SJS: San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson is starting to re-enter the conversation for Norris trophy candidate this season.

DAL: Miro Heiskanen once again proving his the most valuable skater for the Dallas Stars.