Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

The Montreal Canadiens are aware that they no longer can sneak up on their opponents. Earning 13 wins in a 17-game stretch has a tendency to sound the alarm to your potential foes. The Canadiens will ...

The Montreal Canadiens currently sit in 28th place in ... breakout year for the forward and expected him to find another gear. He has seemingly regressed instead as he hasn’t been as impactful ...

Also in this week's notebook, Stars coach Pete DeBoer offers thoughts on Martin St. Louis, and a special return visit to ...