Saturday Habs Headlines: Canadiens to cope without coach Ducharme

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The Montreal Canadiens will have to cope without the services of their head coach for the next 10 days, after Dominique Ducharme tested positive for Covid-19. [Sportsnet]
• Though others may find Marc Bergevin’s nomination for top general manager of the season, Brendan Gallagher isn’t surprised to see his GM among the top three. [Montreal Gazette]
• What seems to be the secret to the Canadiens offensive success? [TSN]
• Despite what Leafs fans may claim, it is the Habs that are the most popular team on TV in Canada. [La Presse]
• The Canadiens’ defence has played a crucial role in the team’s postseason success. [Sportsnet]

Around the league and elsewhere

• New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello deserves the majority of the credit for the squad’s success. [Sportsnet]
• Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov skated away with this season’s Selke trophy. [CBC]
• The Minnesota Wild will need to do better when it comes to retaining Kirill Kaprizov. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Buffalo Sabres legend Rene Robert has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. [ESPN]
• Team Canada will looking for redemption at this year’s World Para Ice Hockey Championship. [Global News]