Habs Daily: Jordan Harris Trade Talk, Newhook’s Health

Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Friday.

Habs News

• Montreal Canadiens fans are used to seeing names like Jake Allen, Tanner Pearson, and David Savard on trade bait boards, but Jordan Harris is rarely included, until now. The 23-year-old defenceman made Sportsnet’s trade candidate list, with a suggestion that fans should keep an eye on the Calgary Flames. [30 NHL Trade Candidates]
• Juraj Slafkovsky’s nice goal versus the Washington Capitals is getting attention throughout the league.

What a move. 🤯@HyundaiCanada Electric Goal of the Week pic.twitter.com/Si3VxzgBPs

— NHL (@NHL) February 9, 2024

• The Habs reassigned forward Lucas Condotta to the AHL. He will join the Laval Rocket and is expected to be in uniform on Saturday. This could be the sign that centre Alex Newhook is just about to be cleared to play.

Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Lucas Condotta au Rocket de Laval.

The Canadiens have loaned forward Lucas Condotta to the Laval Rocket.

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 9, 2024

• Centre Jake Evans was not present at practice. The team announced he took a therapy day instead.

L'attaquant Jake Evans ne participera pas à l'entraînement d'aujourd'hui (journée de traitements).

Forward Jake Evans is not participating in today's practice (therapy day).

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 9, 2024

National Hockey Now Network

• Is that Jake Allen’s music? Despite the New Jersey Devils’ struggles this season, a report suggests General Manager Tom Fitzgerald will remain aggressive ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. The lack of success is a combination of lousy goaltending, insufficient defence, and a plethora of injuries that have resulted in subpar hockey following an immaculate 2022-23 season. [New Jersey Devils ]

• The NHL trade deadline might clear a path for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Believe it or not, the Penguins have the inside track to not only a playoff spot but third place in the Metro Division. First or second place is a bit of a pipe dream, as they’re 10 points back of the Carolina Hurricanes with only three games in hand. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

• the Winnipeg Jets gave up a first-rounder and a conditional third-rounder to acquire Sean Monahan, another name the Avalanche had been linked to. The market appears to be set for the NHL Trade Deadline. If you want a center, it’s likely going to cost a first-round pick. [Colorado Avalanche]