MHN Daily: Canadiens & Klingberg, Failed Sign & Trade, Hutson

The Montreal Canadiens came close to signing John Klingberg this summer to a similar deal he signed with the Anaheim Ducks.

Martin St-Louis had another viral-worthy post-game reaction.

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

Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens came close to signing John Klingberg this summer, and they’ll have another opportunity to do so next offseason.

The Canadiens were nearly involved in a sign & Trade with Edmonton Oilers this summer.

Lane Hutson has officially made Team USA’s 2023 World Junior roster. He’s among several Habs prospects that should play an important role for their national teams later this month:

Two Canadiens players are generating some trade buzz, with the odds increasing that they’ll be on their way out by March 3.

Martin St-Louis is having himself a heated week, as he has hilarious reaction to “Reverse Retro Curse”.

National Hockey Now

CGY: Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter said he was thankful there was no fracture after Chris Tanevinjured his foot.

NYI: The likely price the New York Islanders would have to pay to acquire Bo Horvat from Vancouver Canucks.

BOS: With an NHL trade sweepstakes for Vancouver Canucks captain and center Bo Horvat, should the Boston Bruins get involved?

PGH: It’s hard not be impressed by the goaltending Tristan Jarry has given the Pittsburgh Penguins in recent weeks.

PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers are a struggling team that needs to find the positives in a rebuilding season, and James Van Riemsdyk is one of them.

WSH: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson are both nearing an imminent return.

FLA: The Florida Panthers were again forced to play a man short to start a game as Matthew Tkachuk is now out with an injury.

DET: Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana has been returned to available status and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

VGK: Never count the Vegas Golden Knights out when it comes to acquiring the big fish on the NHL trade or free agency market, like Bo Horvat.

SJS: Last week, it was suggested that the Edmonton Oilers could be interested in Erik Karlsson, but that doesn’t look to be the case.

DAL: The Dallas Stars have an elite group of young players. In fact, when you really look into their kids, they possess the perfect successful tier system that all clubs desire.