Sunday Habs Headlines: “Allons-y” — Cole Caufield is set to begin his pro career

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• In case you missed the news last night, Cole Caufield has signed his entry-level contract. [EOTP]
• Caufield has a message for those who supported him in Wisconsin — and his new city of Montreal:

• That other new guy will wear #21 for the Canadiens:

• Cole’s greatest asset will be the experience he brings to the centre position. [Montreal Gazette]
• With the Staal signing, a look at the other 100-point players the Canadiens have acquired in previous years. [Journal de Montreal]
• For NHL players, a set-in-stone schedule serves as the one constants in a busy season. Now COVID-19 is shaking that firm ground. [St. Catharines Standard]
• Marc Bergevin said he won’t make any trades to free up more cap space. [TSN]
• He also said he probably wasn’t going to make any trades this year, so.... [TVA Sports]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Canadian NHL teams want to start allowing fans. Rising case numbers show that would be a bad idea. [CBC]
• Taylor Hall may be the next player to leave Buffalo. [Sportsnet]
• Brendan Lemieux was traded to the Los Angeles Kings yesterday. [Blueshirt Banter]
• Mark Jankowski and Brandon Tanev of the Pittsburgh Penguins have been added to the NHL’s COVID list. [PensBurgh]