Monday Habs Headlines: Bold predictions for the upcoming season

Montreal News and Notes

• Three bold Montreal Canadiens predictions that may — or may not — come true. [Sportsnet]
• Impressive post-season performances by Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Carey Price, paired with some new acquisitions, are giving fans hope for the upcoming season. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Canadiens haven’t had a strong backup goaltender in years. Looking at Jake Allen’s metrics, he just may be the right person for the job. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Price family documented their challenging return home to Canada in preparation for the NHL season. [Montreal Gazette]
• Looks like it’s not just us who’s looking forward to seeing Mr. Saturday Night between the pipes again.

Around the League and Elsewhere

• The Washington Capitals have signed 39-year-old goaltender Craig Anderson to a professional tryout agreement. [Sportsnet]
• The World Juniors tournament is a rite of passage for generations of NHL standouts. [NHL]
• Looking back at the most memorable NHL moments of 2020. [NHL]
• The Chicago Blackhawks signed free-agent centre Carl Soderberg to a $1 million, one-year contract. [TSN]
• The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes. [TSN]