Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The Canadiens are taking things one win at a time. [La Presse | Google Translate]
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s development hasn’t been negatively affected by his recent benching. [The Athletic]
- Significant news from Eric Engels last night: Cayden Primeau is on the verge of turning pro. [EOTP]
- One of the oldest players to have ever suited up for the Canadiens looks back on his career. [Orillia Matters]
- Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole’s final game will see the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. [CBC]
- Max Domi learned a lot from Mats Sundin. [TVA Sports]
- Don Cherry believes that not having an enforcer in the lineup was what led to Paul Byron’s injury. [Sportsnet]
- The Canadiens seem to be out on an NCAA free-agent defenceman:/
In other NCAA news, hearing #Habs are now out on St. Cloud State’s Jimmy Schuldt.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) March 31, 2019
Around the league and elsewhere
- Could the argument be made that Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson deserves to be a Vezina contender? [NBC Sports]
- Congratulations to Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for notching his eighth 50-goal season. [ESPN]
- As the Calgary Flames continue to surprise, most of Alberta seems to be rooting for them to succeed. [Globe and Mail]
- The Arizona Coyotes have locked up centre Nick Schmaltz with a seven-year contract extension. [TSN]
- A new hockey exhibition is highlighting the accomplishments of players of colour. [Regina Leader-Post]/
