MHN Daily: Canadiens Talks With Flyers, 3-Way Trade, Makar

The Montreal Canadiens had kicked tires on another potential cap-dump deal with the Philadelphia Flyers before trading for Sean Monahan.

A three-way trade took place in the NHL before the NHL Roster Freeze.

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

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had kicked tires on another potential cap-dump deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Canadiens have quite a few impressive prospects in the CHL, but forward Riley Kidney is attracting some serious interest in the QMJHL.

The Canadiens have tried almost everything to get their power play going, but the solution to their woes may be right under their noses, in Kaiden Guhle.

National Hockey Now

CGY: Elias Lindholm’s performance for the Calgary Flames on Sunday night was one that keeps on giving.

NYI: Cale Makar has a hilarious reaction after New York Islanders forward Mat Barzal appeared to trip him.

BOS: The Boston Bruins are winning hockey games despite being amidst a very difficult salary cap crunch that forced them to put a valuable forward on waivers.

PGH: Hockey Night in Canada analyst Jeff Marek put forth a player on the NHL trade block who has ties to Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ron Hextall and could very well be a fit for the Penguins.

PHI: Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes talked about coach John Tortorella’s decision to sit the FLyers’ leading scorer.

WSH: The Washington Capitals face some tough salary cap questions as Nicklas Backstrom continues to make progress in his recovery.

FLA: The Florida Panthers were part of a three-way trade on Monday, sending veteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto to Anaheim while acquiring forward Givani Smith from Detroit.

DET: Givani Smith’s time with the Detroit Red Wings, as he was involved in a three-way trade that brought in Danny O’Regan.

VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights will have four prospects in action at the 2023 World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton

SJS:  San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has been suspended for two games for this high sticking on Elias Lindholm.

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.