Habs Daily: Canadiens Prospect Development, Heartwarming Price

All the latest Montreal Canadiens news, highlights, and stories from the weekend.

Habs News

• Points aren’t the only thing that matters when it comes to the development of Montreal Canadiens prospects, but scoring still remains one of the best indicators of future success. Take a look at which Habs prospects have improved their production this year. [Canadiens Prospects: Evaluating Year-To-Year Points Production]
• Carey Price is no longer part of the team, but he took some time to share a heartwarming story behind one of his many fan interactions over the years.

Like I needed another reason to say that the Habs need to retire his jersey. pic.twitter.com/CrNIC6qGqW

— Alex Jodoin (@colegoalfield) December 20, 2023

• Defenceman Chris Wideman discussed his life while on the mend from an injury. It involves a surprise decision to jump into the hair salon business with his wife Caroline. [NHLPA]
• Prospect Lane Hutson will wear a letter on his chest for Team USA at the World Junior Championship. He will serve as one of the team’s alternate captains.

Introducing Team USA's 2024 #WorldJuniors leadership group! 🇺🇸

Details → https://t.co/OmgqpIFWIp pic.twitter.com/6Oy1hK8wQK

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) December 20, 2023

• Martin St-Louis is known as a great motivator, but his influence extends beyond the Montreal Canadiens.

Martin St. Louis (@mstlouis_26) won Olympic gold for 🇨🇦 and leads the @CanadiensMTL. He also has a strong legacy in the 🇺🇸 through his years coaching @MFYHAHockey.

Listen to @DrewFortescue, the @usahockey and @BC_MHockey defenseman, describe Marty's impact.@NHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/QgpugDPbK1

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 20, 2023

National Hockey Now Network

• Devils forward Jack Hughes committed two turnovers on Tuesday that directly resulted in goals for the Flyers. Lindy Ruff says Hughes “still has to learn,” despite his fantastic offensive presence. [New Jersey Devils]
• The rift that has developed between the Nashville Predators and defenseman Tyson Barrie has been well-documented. Both parties have taken subtle shots at one another through the media over the last few weeks. A trade seems imminent. [Nashville Predators]
• At some point, the Chicago Blackhawks will be Connor Bedard’s team. Despite the god-given skills he’s been blessed with, Bedard simply doesn’t rest on it. Instead from a young age, he’s honed those skills, famously when he was hurt, too. The resolve and work ethic the 18-year-old has is beginning to show on and off the ice. [Chicago Blackhawks]