Canadiens News: Habs Fan Prospect Rankings, Lineup Changes

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6 months ago

November 2, 2023

Marc Dumont

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

The fan votes have been counted, and it’s now time to reveal the initial power rankings for Montreal Canadiens prospects. Unsurprisingly, phenom Lane Hutson took the top spot, but things got very interesting after that. [Montreal Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings: Top 10 Fan Vote]
Two former member of the Montreal Canadiens are having a hard time finding their rhythm with a new team. Both Jonathan Drouin and Tomas Tatar were expected to be healthy scratches as the Colorado Avalanche faced the St-Louis Blues on Wednesday night.[Former Canadiens Forwards Struggling With New Team]
The Canadiens are not expected to change much as they face the Coyotes in Arizona, but it appears that Jesse Ylonen will replace Michael Pezzetta, while Gustav Lindstrom will replace Jordan Harris. [Habs Practice Notes: Lineup Changes May Be Coming]
According to Sportico, the Montreal Canadiens are now worth $2.5 billion, which is a record for a standalone franchise valuation in the NHL. The valuation was revealed when former Habs minority owner Michael Andlauer was forced to sell his shares to purchase the Ottawa Senators. [Canadiens Receive Record Franchise Valuation]

Could NHL trade talks between the Boston Bruins reignite in the near future? According to Sportsnet Flames and NHL Insider Eric Francis, all contract extension talks between the Flames and potential 2024 unrestricted and restricted free agents are on hold. [Boston Bruins]
As expected whenever something tragic happens, the police investigation into Adam Johnson’s death is still ongoing and could take some time. The former Pittsburgh Penguins player was sadly killed Saturday during a game in the English Elite Ice Hockey League when an opponent’s skate blade cut his neck. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
During an interview Tuesday on the SiriusXM NHL Radio Network, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said neck guards “were on the radar” and that the league is strongly recommending that players wear them. [Philadelphia Flyers]
When a team goes through a schedule gauntlet like the Chicago Blackhawks have, you figure that a game arrives where there’s a good chance that things are a bit easier. Sometimes, though, it goes the other way. [Chicago Blackhawks]