Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Cole Caufield can’t see himself leaving Montreal because “there’s no better place or city to teach you lessons through the good and bad.” [Sportsnet]
- Former Canadiens’ forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion André Pronovost has died at the age of 90. [NHL]
- Michel Therrien thinks that Jakub Dobeš’s play will be key to Montreal’s success this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- So many rookies, so little roster space, and only five days to convince Habs’ management they deserve one of the few opportunities available. [The Sick Podcast]
- With the rebuild entering another stage, the big question now is just how high the Canadiens’ ceiling can be in 2026-27. [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Anaheim Ducks have placed Chris Kreider on waivers for contract termination to ease their sudden salary-cap crunch. [TSN]
- Sportsnet will showcase 35% more national broadcasts than last year. [Sportsnet]
- The Edmonton Oilers add acquitted forward Alex Formenton to their growing list of unpopular second chances. [Edmonton Journal]
- After pouring kerosene on the Vancouver Canucks’ collapse last season, Jake DeBrusk is learning to embrace the rebuild. [Sportsnet]
- Connor McDavid’s thoughts on these new massive summer paydays. [Sportsnet]
- McDavid is ready to take another run at Lord Stanley and says the energy around the room is “all positive.” [NHL]
- Stuart Skinner brings his experience to the Winnipeg Jets and sees another great opportunity for more playoff success. [NHL]
- Fraser Minten is settling in with the Boston Bruin for the next seven years after signing a 50.4 million contract extension. [NHL]
