Friday Habs Headlines: The story of Nick Suzuki

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Nick Suzuki: the Habs centre of the future. [Sportsnet]
• Was it gamesmanship to hint that Jeff Petry might not be available for game 2? Dominique Ducharme says no. [Sportsnet]
• What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? The story behind Petry’s eyes. [The Athletic]
• Offence from defence is proving to be key in these semifinals. [TSN]
• What did the Canadiens do differently from game 1 to game 2? [TSN (Video)]
• When the Habs have needed a big goal, it’s been Joel Armia who’s stepped up. [The Athletic]
• Cole Caufield has a big fan—in every sense—in J.J. Watt. [ESPN]
• Cédric Desruisseaux, recently signed by the Laval Rocket, has won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy given to the QMJHL MVP. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Content warning: Chicago Blackhawks senior management allegedly refused to file a report to Chicago police during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs after two players claimed a video coach who worked with the franchise had sexually assaulted them. [TSN]
• Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’amour is the winner of the Jack Adams Award. [TSN]
• To win the Cup, you need to endure heartbreak first, says Barry Trotz. [ESPN]
• Stephen Johns’ journey: after a career ended by chronic pain and depression, the former Dallas Stars defenseman skates for a cause bigger than hockey. [The Athletic]
• A poll of NHLPA players shows that they oppose this year’s regional division alignment but do favour ‘series-style’ schedules to cut down on travel. [ESPN]
• The 2020 UFAs most affected by the COVID-19 cap crunch. [The Hockey News]