Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- With the Canadiens’ blue line deeper than ever, Martin St. Louis and Kent Hughes aren’t simply rewarding players for past performance. [The Sick Podcast]
- New Laval Rocket head coach Daniel Jacob will have to deal with a team that looks quite different from last season’s. [Journal de Montreal]
- Canadiens who are once again poised to deliver an impressive season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Hughes’ strategy for developing depth at centre will ultimately pay off. [Last Word On Sports]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The San Jose Sharks lock down Macklin Celebrini with historic five-year, $94-million extension. [Sportsnet]
- The NHL’s highest cap hit continues to rise as elite players push the limits. [TSN]
- At 41, Corey Perry is still chasing the joy of hockey, with his 9-year-old son providing extra motivation. [NHL]
- Early names to watch for the 2027 NHL free-agent class. [Sportsnet]
- The Shoulder Check Showcase will make its NHL Network debut this year, with more NHL players taking part than ever before. [NHL]
- Gavin McKenna said practicing with Celebrini this summer has been quite the education. [NHL]
- After 11 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, Chris MacFarland is settling in as the new GM for the Nashville Predators. [NHL]
- Columbus Blue Jackets will air games simultaneously on TV and radio starting in 2026-27. [NHL]
