Optional practice: No Rocket guys on the ice

Zachary Bolduc, Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Lane Hutson also skated this morning.

They too were under the supervision of Adam Nicholas. On the menu? Puck handling, shots on net, skate drills…

But the real news is that none of the Rocket players were there this morning. So there was no recall for tomorrow’s game today… even though Alex Newhook was injured last night.

That said, it makes sense that there wasn’t a guy recalled this morning. Here’s why:

1. It was pointless in a way because there was no regular practice this morning. The recalled guy wouldn’t have been able to practice with the full group, and he wouldn’t have been able to complete the drills with the rest of the guys.

2. The Rocket isn’t playing tonight… and there was no point in recalling a guy today and paying him for another 24 hours. The Canadiens will recall a player tomorrow, and the guy in question will be able to practice with the team in the morning before the game against the Bruins.

It remains to be seen, however, who will be recalled from Laval. If we’re going by merit, it would be logical to believe that Jared Davidson deserves his chance… because he’s tied with two other guys for first place in the AHL in goals scored so far this season.

I’d like to see him get the opportunity to shine. Because I’d be curious to see what he’s got…

Overtime

– Good point.

– Good news for the Sens… not so good news for the Habs.

– Wow!

– A true Dogg.