MHN Daily: Canadiens & Horvat, Habs Goalie Targets, Armia

The Montreal Canadiens are looking outside the organization for a solution to their long-term goaltender plans.

Bo Horvat has been linked to the Habs a few times now. And while he’s certainly a good player, the timing simply isn’t right.

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

Bo Horvat has been linked to the Habs a few times now. And while he’s certainly a good player, the timing simply isn’t right.

The Canadiens have a few options when it comes to underperforming veteran Joel Armia. But there’s only one option that makes long-term sense. 

Mike Matheson‘s injury has put the Canadiens in a bind with 21 healthy skaters and only six defencemen available. Luckily, they can call someone up from Laval despite the Roster Freeze.

The Canadiens are looking outside the organization for a solution to their long-term goaltender plans, and here are some options.

Thanks to a ridiculous scoring pace since his return to the OHL, Owen Beck wrestles the top spot on the Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings away from Lane Hutson this week.

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 continue to win hockey games headed straight into the holidays, but it hasn’t been quite seamless as it was earlier in the season.

PGH: Is another Pittsburgh Penguins defencemen set to return to the lineup in record time?

PHI: Philadelphia Flyers left winger James van Riemsdyk was candid when talking about the trade rumours surrounding a certain member of his team.

WSH: T.J. Oshie is a big missing piece for the Washington Capitals. Don’t believe me? Here’s what the players had to say.

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: The coming Christmas season is one synonymous with good will and glad tidings. It’s been anything but that for the Detroit Red Wings in December.

VGK: With injuries to key players on the Vegas Golden Knights, many players have had opportunities to fill in for these players but none have impressed more than defensemen Daniil Miromanov.

SJS: Unfortunately, the San Jose Sharks and Tomas Hertl know Luke Kunin’s pain.

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.