It was a downing month of January for the Montreal Canadiens, who went 5-6-1. Their position in the standings hasn’t changed as much; however, the next set of games can change whether they remain in the playoff race or not. Either way, the NHL has entered a dangerous era now that it’s February, and everyone needs to be on the lookout.
Keep in mind that February means Trade Deadline Day. The major event that fans and hockey minds look for as teams give up assets to upgrade while others gain assets for the future. The Habs have a small window to prove to management whether they’re on the buyer or seller extreme (even though it looks like the latter is more likely).