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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Cole Caufield wants more defensive responsibilities

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Cole Caufield says that he has a lot to prove in his second season with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. [Wisconsin State Journal]
  • Trevor Timmins wanted to take John Carlson with the 25th overall selection, but Bob Gainey had traded it to the Calgary Flames for Alex Tanguay. A look back at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. [La Presse]
  • Serge Savard says extending Jean Perron’s contract was a mistake following the 1986 Stanley Cup. [TVA Sports]
  • Marc Bergevin’s reset has never been more tethered to Joël Bouchard than now. [The Athletic]
  • The wall between the AHL and NHL is a tall one, and some players never manage to cross it. However, those guys are crucial to the Laval Rocket. [The Athletic]
  • AHL uncertainty offers another obstacle for Raphael Harvey-Pinard to overcome. [Sportsnet]/

Around the league and elsewhere

  • How does the cancellation of the AHL season affect the NHL going forward? [The Hockey News]
  • NHL teams are also watching closely as the AHL develops contingency plans for the 2020-21 season. [TSN]
  • The NHL and NHLPA are working to establish a road to resumption. First up, small gatherings. [TSN]
  • Tuukka Rask is thrilled that Jaroslav Halak has re-signed with the Boston Bruins. [ESPN]
  • Looking at one off-season trade candidate for each of the 31 teams. [Sportsnet]/

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