Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine’s fiancee, Jordan Leigh, attended the joint baby shower of Josh Anderson's wife, Paola, Brendan Gallagher's wife, Emma, and Joel Armia's wife, Emilia.

Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

The Canadiens will have cap space, and there's a player who has recently shown interest in joining Montreal via free agency.

MONTREAL -- The 4 Nations Face-Off starts three weeks from Wednesday in Montreal, but the rivalry between Sweden and Finland is already heating up. Just ask Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, who will represent Finland on his home rink at Bell Centre in Montreal.

Patrik Laine sparks a Nordic sporting war ahead of the 4 Nations tournament. Patrik Laine has plunged the Finnish team into controversy by declaring Finland’s hatred for Sweden ahead of their 4 Nations clash. Get the inside scoop on the hottest grudge match in hockey.