A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey:
Disappointing but not so surprising news out of Montreal. Carey Price is likely to be shut down for the season. [Hockey Inside Out], [THN]
Is David Desharnais a problem or a solution for the Habs? [Montreal Gazette]
Tomas Plekanec is leading the way through a tough time in Montreal. [Along the Boards]
Connor McDavid is really good. He makes Jordan Eberle better too. [Sportsnet], [Copper N Blue]
Laurent Brossoit will get another shot at an NHL start. [Edmonton Journal]
R.J Umberger finally scored after a really long time. And his team won the game. So good all around. [Fox Sports]
Steven Stamkos addresses the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause. [TSN]. My prediction? He takes one last run with the Lightning and then signs elsewhere in the offseason. Not Toronto. Unless Tampa wins the Cup. Then we can really discuss the possibility. [TB Times]
The Carolina Hurricanes are surprising many. [Vice Sports]
Ryan Murray has signed a new contract with the Blue Jackets. [The Hockey News]
What to do with Andrew Ladd? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Alex Ovechkin now has the league lead in goals scored. And the Minnesota Wild are really bad. [Star Tribune]
Marty Brodeur discusses his illustrious career. [Players Tribune]
The Rangers are looking poised to make another Cup run. [Full Tilt NYR]
And finally, pretty ugly play by Radko Gudas. [The Score]