Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens are only focusing on what they can control

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The Canadiens are taking things one win at a time. [La Presse | Google Translate]
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s development hasn’t been negatively affected by his recent benching. [The Athletic]
• Significant news from Eric Engels last night: Cayden Primeau is on the verge of turning pro. [EOTP]
• One of the oldest players to have ever suited up for the Canadiens looks back on his career. [Orillia Matters]
• Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole’s final game will see the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. [CBC]
• Max Domi learned a lot from Mats Sundin. [TVA Sports]
• Don Cherry believes that not having an enforcer in the lineup was what led to Paul Byron’s injury. [Sportsnet]
• The Canadiens seem to be out on an NCAA free-agent defenceman:

Around the league and elsewhere

• Could the argument be made that Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson deserves to be a Vezina contender? [NBC Sports]
• Congratulations to Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for notching his eighth 50-goal season. [ESPN]
• As the Calgary Flames continue to surprise, most of Alberta seems to be rooting for them to succeed. [Globe and Mail]
• The Arizona Coyotes have locked up centre Nick Schmaltz with a seven-year contract extension. [TSN]
• A new hockey exhibition is highlighting the accomplishments of players of colour. [Regina Leader-Post]