Max Pacioretty told the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs that he wants the Habs to retain Colby Armstrong, calling him a "hero" for his leadership and presence this season.
Though he has displayed some decent scoring ability in his career, Armstrong has turned into a into a bottom-six role player whose contributions aren't often seen in the score sheet; he had only two goals and three assists this season. He was bought out by the Leafs prior to this season with a $3 million deal and inked a $1 million contract with the Habs.

Colby Armstrong (knee) will be back in the lineup Tuesday night.
Armstrong hasn't played since April 1 but declared himself fit to return after practice Monday. Travis Moen will be a healthy scratch Tuesday night to make room for Armstrong. Armstrong has two goals and five points in 35 games this season.

Colby Armstrong (knee) has declared himself fit to play.
He skated on the fourth line, with Jeff Halpern and Brandon Prust, during Monday's practice and said he felt good in the team's battle drills. "I'm good to go, he said. "Hopefully I'm in." It appears to be probable that he'll suit up against New Jersey on Tuesday night, but he doesn't have any fantasy value.

Colby Armstrong is listed as probable for Saturday night's game against the Capitals.
He has been nursing a knee injury that has sidelined him for nine games. Armstrong is a very effective NHL player but not much of a fantasy one. We suspect his pending return to action is not big news in your hockey pool.

Colby Armstrong (lower body) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with the Lightning.
He hasn't played since the beginning of the month because of a lower-body injury. In 35 games this season, Armstrong has two goals and five points.

Montreal Canadiens place Colby Armstrong (lower body) on injured reserve.
Armstrong was injured during Monday's game against Carolina, meaning he'll be eligible to return April 9 against the Capitals.

Colby Armstrong (lower body) won't travel with the Montreal Canadiens to Philadelphia for Wednesday's game.
Armstrong left Monday's game after colliding with Carolina's Patrick Dwyer during the third period. The Canadiens are back home for Thursday's game against Winnipeg and we should know more then. Ryan White is traveling with the Habs for Wednesday's game against the Flyers.

Colby Armstrong left Monday's contest following a collision with Carolina's Patrick Dwyer early in the third period.
He appeared to suffer a right knee injury on the play, but we'll wait to see what the team says about the ailment.

Colby Armstrong potted his first goal of the season Saturday night in his 28th game with the Montreal Canadiens.
He was relived to finally get the monkey off his back. Armstrog has three points and 29 hits in 28 contests, while playing on the team's fourth line. He doesn't have any fantasy value.

Colby Armstrong returned to action on Monday February 18.

Colby Armstrong took a puck to face and left Saturday's contest against the Flyers for treatment.
Armstrong is the only player, who has played regularly with the Montreal Canadiens this year, to not record a point yet. Active or inactive, he obviously doesn't have any fantasy value.

Colby Armstrong is the only player, who has played regularly with the Montreal Canadiens this year, to not record a point yet.
He has five shots, 12 hits and four penalty minutes in nine games. Aremstrong has been averaging 10:42 of ice time per contest and he doesn't have any fantasy value. The only other Montreal player who doesn't have a point this campaign is Yannick Weber and he's dressed in just one match.

Colby Armstrong is looking forward to working with coach Michel Therrien again in Montreal.
"He was great," said Armstrong. "I had him in the minors for three years and in Pittsburgh for almost three years. I learned a lot from him about how to play consistently and what it takes to get to the NHL. He pushed me when I needed to be pushed. I think my play was good for his style of coaching." Armstrong signed a one-year $1 million contract with the Canadiens in July and is looking for a fresh start following two injury-plagued seasons in Toronto.