Montreal Canadiens News – Niclas Wallin finding his way with San Jose Sharks – San Jose Mercury News

Niclas Wallin finding his way with San Jose Sharks – San Jose Mercury News
The Sharks acquired veteran Niclas Wallin from the Carolina Hurricanes last month because they knew they could use one more shutdown defenseman — and so far he has been exactly that. But they also were aware they were getting someone who has been a

Hockey transactions – The Hockey News
ATLANTA THRASHERS-Recalled D Chris Chelios from Chicago (AHL). Reassigned D Mike Vernace from Chicago (AHL) to Hamilton (AHL). BOSTON BRUINS-Assigned G Matt Dalton from Providence (AHL) to Reading (ECHL). CAROLINA HURRICANES-Recalled LW Oskar Osala

Shootout Wins Losing Value – Sporting News
Had it been the rule last season, they would have made the playoffs and not the Montreal Canadiens. “It just makes sense to me. We’re in a team sport,” Howson told Sporting News. “It gives more of a push to winning in regulation and overtime.”