Sunday Habs Headlines: Ryan Poehling and Nick Suzuki could make instant impact

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Ryan Poehling and Nick Suzuki are projected to have an immediate impact on the Montreal Canadiens during their rookie outings. [The Hockey News]
• The Wisconsin Badgers were glad to see Cole Caufield to the ice ahead of the team’s trip to Vancouver. [Leader-Telegram]
• Speaking of Caufield, he could have ended up a Golden Knight. [Le Journal De Montreal]
• Caroline Ouellette addressed young hockey players, highlighting her Olympic experiences, and stressing the need for another women’s hockey league. [La Voix de l’Est]

Around the league and elsewhere

• The Tampa Bay Lightning have inked forward Pat Maroon to a year contract. [Sportsnet]
• The San Jose Sharks’ playoff hopes hinge on their goaltending duo’s performance. [NBC Sports]
• Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is not expected to be disciplined by the NHL in conjunction with the IIHF’s suspension. [TSN 690]
• The Ottawa Senators will be captain-less this season. [NHL]
• Hockey is for everyone - even for our four-legged friends apparently! [1st Ohio Battery]