MHN Daily: Canadiens’ Waivers Gamble, Beck At World Juniors?

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes won his gamble, as Rem Pitlick cleared waivers and will report to Laval.

There are two Habs prospects on Craig Button’s Team Canada roster and 1 giant omission.

Placing Rem Pitlick on waivers was a calculated risk with future potential dividends.

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

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes won his gamble, as Rem Pitlick cleared waivers and will report to Laval.

TSN analyst Craig Button released his early projected roster to Team Canada at the WJC. There are 2 Habs prospects on the list, but 1 giant omission.

The Canadiens placed Rem Pitlick on waivers, a decision met with widespread confusion, but it was a calculated risk focused on future dividends.

Canada Hockey Now

CGY: Has there been a sense of complacency among some of the Calgary Flames veterans? Darryl Sutter thinks so.

National Hockey Now

NYI: New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert made a brilliant call in the third period that vaulted his club to a comeback win over the Calgary Flames.

BOS: The Boston Bruins experienced one of the worst weekends in their history, so it’s really not surprising that it took captain Patrice Bergeron to once again pull them out of it.

PGH: With losses come changes, so the abundant changes in personnel changes for the Pittsburgh Penguins were pretty much due.

PHI: Philadelphia Flyers and their fans should enjoy watching Carter Hart right now because his early-season play has been extraordinary.

WSH: Washington Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel introduced himself early in his debut, as he rocked Evander Kane on one of his first shifts.

FLA: Is Colin White the latest success story for the Florida Panthers?

DET: Tyler Bertuzzi skated with the Detroit Red Wings this morning and they’ll be joining the team on the upcoming West Coast trip.

VGK: Can Jack Eichel reach elite levels for the Vegas Golden Knights?

SJS: Breaking news: David Quinn isn’t trying to get Connor Bedard to the San Jose Sharks.

DAL: The Dallas Stars are off to their best start since 2015-16 and here’s why.