Zharovsky Hits A Controversial NHL Rule In Montreal Skates

Alexander Zharovsky’s first work in Montreal is already running into one of those league wrinkles that drives players and agents nuts. The Canadiens are getting a closer look at him, but the rule in question adds a layer of uncertainty that can shape how these early skates are judged. Around the league, people always pretend these details are minor until they decide a player’s path, and this one has that kind of feel.