Saturday Habs Headlines: Depth at all positions makes Montreal a contender

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Montreal now has a good deal of redundancy throughout the lineup to handle the rigours of a playoff run. [Montreal Gazette]
• They also have the quality to pose a proper post-season challenge. [The Hockey News]
• All the recent moves have made it more difficult for prospects to crack the roster. [La Presse]
• The young centres are quickly developing, which means Phillip Danault’s value may be dropping, but not his importance. [La Presse]
• Perhaps you can consider the remainder of his contract a one-year “prove-it” deal. [The Athletic]
• Far from the combative demeanour he’s shown in other press conferences during his tenure, Marc Bergevin was emotional while discussing Brendan Gallagher’s extension. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Some of the rough details for a 2020-21 NHL season. [TVA Sports]
• If the schedule is as packed as the recent post-season slate, injuries will be a major concern, which raises questions about how much the safety of the players is being considered. [The Link]
• Joe Thornton has signed a one-year deal with Toronto Maple Leafs. [Pension Plan Puppets]
• Quinton Byfiled has signed his entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings. [NHL.com]
• Nolan Patrick, the second overall pick in 2017, has signed his one-year qualifying offer. [Broad Street Hockey]
• Marc-Andre Fleury has Robin Lehner’s back. [NHL.com]