Habs Daily: Kotkaniemi Saga, Struble Interview, Canadiens Mailbag

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1 year ago

March 8, 2023

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as information from around the National Hockey League.

It’s been almost two years since Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed an offer sheet with the Hurricanes. Who won the trade? [The Kotkaniemi Saga, Two Years Later]
We spoke to Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble on his growth in the NCAA with the Northeastern Huskies, as well as the unsigned defenceman’s future with the organization. [Jayden Struble Interview]
Several topics were discussed in the latest edition of the Canadiens mailbag, including the fallout from the 2023 Trade Deadline, concerns about the upcoming Draft, the direction of the rebuild, and much more. [Canadiens Mailbag]
Justin Barron and Kaiden Guhle were sidelined and did not take part in the festivities against the Carolina Hurricanes. [Guhle And Barron Out]
Jake Allen, Alex Belzile, and Michael Pezzetta tried their best, but the Canadiens eventually lost to the Hurricanes in a shootout. Unsurprisingly, Kotkaniemi scored the game-clinching goal. [Belzile and Pezzetta Shine In Loss]

NYI: The New York Islanders knew they were acquiring a good player when they traded for Bo Horvat, but he’s gone from strong addition to playoff saviour. [New York Islanders]
BOS: Newly acquired defenceman Dmitry Orlov quickly found his rhythm with the Boston Bruins. He was named the NHL’s first star of the week.[Boston Bruins]
PGH: Former Hab Ryan Poehling was placed on the long term injured reserve as Alex Nylander was recalled to the NHL. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers signed Will Zmolek, a free-agent defenseman and Minnesota native. [Philadelphia Flyers]
WSH: Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan discussed where contract negotiations ended up with Orlov and Garnet Hathaway before he traded them at the deadline. [Washington Capitals]
VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights started a five-game road trip with a matchup against the Florida Panthers [Vegas Golden Knights]
COL: The Colorado Avalanche may be the reigning Stanley Cup champions, but it’s been a tumultuous season to say the least. They’re attempting to stop a three-game slided. [Colorado Avalanche]
SJS: Nikolai Knyzhov was quite emotional after a 663-day absence from the NHL. [San Jose Sharks]