Thursday Habs Headlines: The pressure builds after another coaching change

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• The abrupt dismissal of Stéphane Waite shows just how quickly Marc Bergevin will make a move in a shortened NHL season. [CBC]
• Expectations are even higher on Bergevin, and now Carey Price, with the most recent coaching change. [Sportsnet]
• The Canadiens organization is starting to feel like a season of Survivor. [Montreal Gazette]
• Otto Leskinen and Joël Bouchard helped ease Jesse Ylönen’s transition on and off the ice.

Around the League and Elsewhere

• For the first time in his nine seasons, Minnesota Wild’s Zach Parise will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. [NHL]
• NHL COVID restrictions are helping players appreciate hockey more. [CBC]
• The WHL announced the East Division schedule for the 2020-21 season which is set to begin on Friday, March 12. [Western Hockey League]
• Ilya Mikheyev seems to be checking all the boxes to be beloved by the Maple Leafs, fans and media alike. [Sportsnet]
• While there’s still work to be done, the NHL is showing signs of progress when it comes to diversity. [Yahoo Sports]