Sep 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) and forward Patrik Laine (92) celebrate the win against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Monday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki’s changing role as captain
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Nick Suzuki’s leadership role might be more about being the good cop as Martin St-Louis begins to demand more of the younger players, as was the case on Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. [La Presse]
- Juraj Slafkovský’s response to being that player who felt his head coach’s ire with a benching? “[I]t’s good to have high standards.” [La Presse]
- Being less careless in the neutral zone and working to get back on defence are big reasons for the Canadiens’ turnaround on defence. [Journal de Montreal]
- Lane Hutson has two objectives to help him score his first NHL goal: shoot the puck more quickly and harder. [Journal de Montreal]
- David Savard and Brendan Gallagher missed yesterday’s practice in Brossard. [Canadiens.com]
- But Patrik Laine was on the ice again, working with Adam Nicholas. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games for his hit to Darnell Nurse’s head on Saturday. [NHL.com]
- Neal Pionk was fined $5,000 for clipping. [NHL.com]
- The Detroit Red Wings placed Jack Campbell on waivers as he’s cleared to return to action from the player assistance program. [Sportsnet]
- Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen should be able to return for the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. [NHL.com]
- Dustin Wolf is at the heart of the Calgary Flames’ surprising start to the season.
