“[Alex Galchenyuk] is a big centre with talent, vision, and character. This type of player is almost impossible to find.” Looking back at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. [La Presse]
A twenty-four team post-season would be the worst thing imaginable for a Montreal Canadiens team potentially robbed of a top-10 selection. [The Athletic]
The situation is far from ideal, but Lukas Vejdemo’s biggest fan—his dad Roland—is happy to have him home. [Montreal Canadiens]
Max Domi misses the game but is staying positive./
“Hockey is not for everyone,” says Akim Aliu, as he opens up about his experiences growing up within the game. [The Players’ Tribune]
The play-in format and its fairness continues to be a hot topic as the league discusses resumption. [TSN]
The NHL and NHLPA are hoping to reach some sort of resolution within 7-10 days. [TSN]
The extension of the closing of the Canada-US border is not expected to factor in. [TSN | Sportsnet]
The best and the worst of the NHLPA’s Fortnite tournament. [The Athletic]
Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene is a bit of a purist when it comes to playoff formatting, saying that he doesn’t want a “Covid Cup.” [Sportsnet]
What teams are most affected by the NHL’s potential play-in and playoff formats? [The Athletic]
The role of defencemen on the power play is constantly evolving. [TSN]
The PWHPA thinks that an inaugural season in 2022-23 is realistic. [La Presse]/
