Jordan Harris Trade Story, Newhook Health

Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, highlights and what you missed on Friday.

Habs news

• Montreal Canadiens fans are used to seeing names like Jake Allen, Tanner Pearson and David Savard on trade bait boards, but Jordan Harris has been a rarity until now. The 23-year-old defenseman made Sportsnet's list of trade candidates, suggesting fans should keep an eye on the Calgary Flames. (30 NHL Trade Candidates)
• Juraj Slafkowski's spectacular goal against the Washington Capitals is drawing attention across the league.

What a move. 🤯@HyundaiCanada Electric goal of the week pic.twitter.com/Si3VxzgBPs

— NHL (@NHL) February 9, 2024

• The Habs reassigned forward Lucas Condot to the AHL. He will join the Laval Rockets and is expected to be in uniform on Saturday. That could be a sign that center Alex Newhook is ready to play.

Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Lucas Condotta or Rocket de Laval.

Canadians loaned forward Lucas Condot to Laval Rocket.

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 9, 2024

• Center Jake Evans did not participate in practice. The team announced that he received a therapy day instead.

L'attaquant Jake Evans for what he participated in l'entraînement d'aujourd'hui (journée de traitements).

Forward Jake Evans will not participate in today's practice (therapy day).

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 9, 2024

National Hockey Now network

• Is that Jake Allen's music? Despite the New Jersey Devils' struggles this season, according to reports, general manager Tom Fitzgerald remains aggressive ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The failure is a combination of poor goaltending, inadequate defense and numerous injuries that led to subpar hockey after a perfect 2022-23 season. (New Jersey Devils )

• The NHL trade deadline could make way for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Believe it or not, the Penguins have a path to not only the playoffs, but a third-place finish in the Metro Division. First or second place is not a dream as they are 10 points behind Carolina Uranus with three games to play. (Pittsburgh Penguins)

• The Winnipeg Jets gave up a first-rounder and a conditional third-rounder to acquire Sean Monahan. The market seems set for the NHL Trade Deadline. If you want a center, he could be worth a first-round pick. (Colorado Avalanche)