Tuesday Habs Headlines: How both teams fared in the Tyler Toffoli trade

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• While both the Habs and their fans will miss Tyler Toffoli, the trade has benefits for both sides. [Sportsnet | ESPN | The Athletic]
• In case you missed it, the return for Toffoli was prospect Emil Heinemman, Tyler Pitlick, and a protected first-round pick. [Yahoo Sports | NHL | CBC | Canadiens]
• The cap crunch, Heineman, and the Habs’ other pieces heading into the trade deadline. [The Athletic]
• Toffoli and Eichel were among the main topics discussed on this week’s 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
• Julian McKenzie and Justin Cuthbert talk about the hire of Martin St. Louis and what he brings to the team. [Yahoo Sports]
• St. Louis as seen by former teammates and coaches, Petry’s woes persist, Corey Schueneman, Lehkonen, Gallagher, and more. [The Athletic]
• Cayden Primeau is glad to be back with the Rocket, and feels that he can get back into form by simplifying his game. [The Athletic]
• Romanov chats and makes a Valentine. [Twitter]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Ontario is relaxing restrictions on sporting venues. [TSN]
• Brad Treliving was very keen on getting Toffoli, who should be a good fit with the Flames. [Sportsnet | TSN | Sportsnet]
• The rivalry between Team USA’s and Team Canada’s women’s hockey teams is one for the ages, and the next chapter will be written on Wednesday. [The Athletic]
• Jack Eichel will make his debut with the Golden Knights on Wednesday. [TSN | Yahoo Sports | Sportsnet | NHL]
• The Chinese team is having a far more respectable Olympic showing than many feared. [Yahoo Sports]
• Auston Matthews has always been an excellent player, but he’s rounding into a leader as well. [Sportsnet]
• The Senators are struggling, but they’re not giving up without a fight. [Sportsnet]