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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Word is that Chris Wideman will sign with Montreal. [Twitter]
Can confirm Chris Wideman having a deal in place with Montreal. 1 yr, one-way. Turned down $2 mill to return to #KHL. Wants back in the #NHL.
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 26, 2021
— Paul Byron (@jpbyron89) July 27, 2021
- Dr. Walter S. DeKeseredy, a big Habs fan and also Professor of Sociology among other qualifications, weighs in on why the Habs’ drafting of Logan Mailloux is problematic, and how it’s a symptom of a bigger problem of the hockey world in general. [Montreal Gazette]
- Geoff Molson should address Montreal’s selection of Mailloux. [Montreal Gazette]
- Tony Marinaro and Scott Wheeler discuss the Habs’ draft. [YouTube]
- The Habs may lose sponsors following their decision to draft Mailloux. [Montreal Gazette]
- ICYMI: Montreal has qualified Lehkonen, Kotkaniemi, and four others. [EOTP]
- Tomas Tatar headlines a group of underappreciated UFAs who could be quite popular once free agency opens. [Sportsnet]
- Likewise, Phillip Danault is likely to be one of the best centres on the market. [Sportsnet]
- A deep dive into Montreal’s position and needs ahead of free-agency. [Sportsnet]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Stay up-to-date on all the trades made this off season. [NHL]
- Freddie Andersen remains without a contract, and the Leafs may be moving on. [TSN]
- Travis Yost suggests a blockbuster trade that would benefit both the Leafs and Sabres. [TSN]
- Some big names, like Jack Eichel and Gabriel Landeskog are still at the centre of talks ahead of free agency. [NHL]
- Getting rid of the NHL draft? Not as crazy as it might sound (though probably not something that would actually happen). [The Athletic]
- With free agency ahead, here are some big UFA signings that have paid off. [The Hockey News]
- The following players have been given qualifying offers by their respective teams. [NHL]
- Breaking down why Cale Makar is worth every penny of his contract. [The Athletic]
- The Jets re-sign Paul Stastney to a one-year deal. [Sportsnet | Yahoo Sports]
- Sam Bennett signs four-year deal to stay in Florida. [NHL]
- Brenden Dillon traded to Jets from Capitals. [Sportsnet]
- Anton Stralman traded to Arizona for picks. [NHL]
- The Flyers have been busy this off season, but they aren’t done. [NBC Sports]
- The Minnesota Wild have had a plan that they’ve been carefully following. [The Athletic]