MHN Daily: Canadiens Veteran Trade Value, Slafkovsky’s Future

All the latest Montreal Canadiens news, as well as information from around the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens

• Veteran defenceman Joel Edmundson could end up fetching a very healthy health return for the Canadiens at the trade deadline.
• Thanks to an excellent showing at the 2023 World Junior Championship, Filip Mesar made a big jump in the most recent edition of the prospect power rankings. Take a look at list.
• The Canadiens will have to make a decision regarding Juraj Slafkovsky’s future, and they’ll have to do it very soon.
• Several Habs players surprised last year, which means it’s time to check out some of the top breakout candidates for 2023.

National Hockey Now

• NYI: The New York Islanders are limiting Autu Raty’s ice time despite some great results in recent games. Here’s why.
• BOS: Jake DeBrusk was the Winter Classic hero for the Boston Bruins, but he may have injured himself in the process.
• PGH: The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost five in a row. What happened to their much-vaunted offence?
• PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers have activated promising prospect Bobby Brink and assigned him to their AHL affiliate.
• WSH: Washington Capitals star forward Nicklas Backstrom opened up about his road back to the NHL and the newfound freedom he feels on the ice.
• FLA: Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk responded when his team needed him most, an encouraging sign for Florida’s bid to fight their way into a playoff spot.
• DET: Due to a $5.25 million average annual value, every team passed on talented forward Jakub Vrana, who was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Tuesday.
• VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights’ seven-game homestand will be a crucial stretch of games this season.
• SJS: Ryan Merkley wants out of the San Jose Sharks organization. Who’s at fault?