The Habs will need to answer a big off-season question and find Carey Price’s backup, either within the organization or outside of it. [TSN 690]
Laval’s leading scorer, Alex Belzile, is working hard to reach his NHL goals. [Canadiens]
Nikita Jevpalovs re-signed with the Rocket on Tuesday. [EOTP]
Michael Pezzetta was able to earn the coach’s trust in his first year in the AHL. [EOTP]/
Around the league and elsewhere
Blues’ radio play-by-play announcer Chris Kerber is stepping aside in each second period to give John Kelly a chance to carry on his father’s legacy. [The Athletic]
The small victories for women’s hockey are somewhat disguising the long road ahead. [The Victory Press]
Mark Hunter’s influence in drafting big defencemen could leave the Maple Leafs with needs elsewhere. [Pension Plan Puppets]/
