Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The eight players selected at this year’s NHL Draft are joining an already impressive prospect pool. [Montreal Gazette]
- Michael Hage decided to return to the University of Michigan for a third year but might reconsider and make the jump to the pros. [Journal de Montreal]
- The Habs first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov was unable to obtain a visa in time to attend development camp. [Montreal Gazette]
- Ivan Demidov’s eight-year contract extension is a big win for the Canadiens. [Sportsnet]
- The Regina Pats have signed Canadiens’ prospect Parker Trottier to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. [CTV News]
- The Canadiens agreed to terms on one-year contracts with Laval Rocket key players Alex Belzile and Kaapo Kahkonen. [NHL]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Edmonton Oilers traded the veteran defenceman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks. [Sportsnet]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new starting goaltender after signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year deal. [Sportsnet]
- Nick Paul is also heading to Toronto after being traded by the Tampa Bay Lightning for goalie Dennis Hildeby. [Sportsnet]
- Zach Werenski will be sticking it out with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the foreseeable future. [Sportsnet]
- After splitting last season between the Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, Stuart Skinner signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets. [NHL]
- Steve Staios and the Ottawa Senators held back on day one of free agency, keeping their options open. [NHL]
- Nico Hischier made it clear he wanted to remain with with the New Jersey Devils by signing a five-year, $58 million contract. [NHL]
- With an eight-year contract in hand, Eetu Luostarinen is chasing another Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. [NHL]
