Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Andrei Markov’s actions (and teammates) did all the talking needed. [Canadiens]
- Maturing is the goal, and that doesn’t happen overnight or without hiccups. [The Athletic]
- The Habs goal scorers are propelling them to levels they have not reached in 30 years. [TVA]
- Pascal Vincent and Owen Beck have a plan for the latter’s development. [TVA Sports]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Hockey at the Olympics will be played on a smaller rink than in the NHL. [Radio-Canada | CBC | Sportsnet]
- Weighing in on rink size. [Sportsnet | Sportsnet]
- Jon Cooper answers questions about Team Canada. [Montreal Gazette | TSN]
- Quinn Hughes trade speculation is ramping up. [TSN]
- The Devils are interested in Hughes, Steven Stamkos, and Ryan O’Reilly. [Yahoo Sports]
- Craig Smith retires. [NHL]
- The Sens have reportedly hired a firm to lobby for arena funds. [TSN]
- Ottawa’s playoff chances hinge on improved special teams. [Sportsnet]
- Edmonton’s confidence is on the rise. [CBC]
- Despite injuries, Tampa has returned. [La Presse]
- Parity is the name of the game this season, with teams all bunched up in the standings — with a few exceptions. [Sportsnet]
- Hockey Canada is changing up its process in hopes of a return to form at the WJC. [Montreal Gazette]
- Winnipeg is excited to have the Heritage Classic return. [Radio-Canada]
