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Habs Daily: NHL Escrow, Carrier Impact On Hutson, Prospects

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
The NHL’s cancellation of escrow for the remainder of the season, coupled with record profits projected to hit $6-7 billion, could force the Montreal Canadiens to rethink their offseason strategy. [NHL Escrow News To Make Canadiens Tweak Offseason Plans]
The Montreal Canadiens roster is a puzzle that’s coming together nicely, as evidenced by the fact that they’re among the hottest teams in the NHL. And while most will point to the addition of Alexandre Carrier as the key reason why the Canadiens are a better team this year, he is but one (important) piece of the puzzle.
Trading for Carrier did give head coach Martin St-Louis more options on the back-end, not to mention a stabilizing presence on what is usually a very chaotic blue line. [How The Alex Carrier Trade Improved Lane Hutson Stats On Top Pairing]
The new QMJHL team based in Newfoundland will reveal its name and logo on Thursday. [Station Nation]
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Notre Dame for the NCAA football championship, which means Jakub Dobes won his bet, and Jake Evans was forced to wear the wrong colours.
Former Notre Dame Irish captain Jake Evans has to wear an Ohio State jersey after his team lost the NCAA football championship pic.twitter.com/DPjklClH9X
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 22, 2025
It wasn’t an optional practice on Wednesday, but rather a non-optimal practice, as several Habs players were not available, including Kaiden Guhle and Patrik Laine.
Josh Anderson, Joel Armia, Kaiden Guhle, Patrik Laine et David Savard ne participeront pas à l’entraînement d’aujourd’hui (journée de traitements).
Anderson, Armia, Guhle, Laine and Savard will not participate in today’s practice (therapy day).
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 22, 2025
Two Canadiens prospects developing in the NCAA, Jacob Fowler (Boston College Eagles) and Michael Hage (University of Michigan) are in the running for the Hobey Baker award, given to the top collegiate player.
Congrats to Jacob Fowler & Michael Hage on being nominated for the Hobey Baker Award 🏆 pic.twitter.com/AZTrJn6DUt
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 23, 2025
National Hockey Now Network
All the issues the Boston Bruins have faced this season stem from their tumultuous training camp. [Boston Bruins]
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan’s approach to playing younger players is evident in the words he chooses to describe his plans for them. [Colorado Avalanche]
In the New Jersey Devils’ tilt with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, goaltender Jacob Markstrom was forced to leave the tilt with an injury. [New Jersey Devils]