Currently tied for last place in the Eastern Conference — and second-last in the entire NHL — the Montreal Canadiens are a frontrunner only in the race for the best draft lottery position. Visiting the Bell Centre on Thursday night was the Chicago Blackhawks, who also stand to be a part of that lottery. Which team would improve their standings in the Shane Wright Sweepstakes?
Welcome to your Bottom Six Minutes, in which I’ll discuss Montreal being that team.
Losses don’t draw the ire they once would, but the usage that Dominique Ducharme is employing comes close.