Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens making more use of NCAA development system

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Many of the promising players in the Canadiens’ lineup are products of the NCAA, and the number of collegiate players is steadily growing across the NHL. [Montreal Gazette]
• Christian Dvorak believed he was playing well, and just waiting for a night like last night for the results to come. [The Athletic]
• Martin St-Louis felt last night’s effort from Juraj Slafkovský was his best in the NHL to date. [Montreal Gazette]
• Serge Savard makes his appearance at #84 in the modern top-99 countdown. [The Athletic]

Around the league and elsewhere

• One-time Canadiens property Devan Dubnyk has announced his retirement. [NHL.com]
• News on Hockey Canada’s executives search, the potential for Vancouver Canucks trades, and 2024 Memorial Cup hosts made up last night’s intermission discussion. [32 Thoughts]
• The sides aren’t close in the negotiations of David Pastrnak’s next contract. [TSN]
• Sean Couturier will miss three to four months following back surgery. [NHL.com]