Eligible to become a RFA this summer, Michael Pezzetta believes he’s earned a spot on the Canadiens’ roster because of his hard, physical, and high energy style of play. [Montreal Gazette]
Will Logan Mailloux be granted permission to play in the NHL and if so, will he play for the Canadiens? [Montreal Gazette]
Lane Hutson is holding out for one more season before making the jump to the pros. [Journal de Montreal]
The Canadiens send reinforcements to the Laval Rocket for their final push for a playoff spot. [EOTP]
In their blowout at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, Chris Wideman says that the Leafs will “get what they deserve” for putting amateur goalie in net in the final minute of play. [Toronto Star]
Around the League and Elsewhere
Ending up in a wheelchair after a fight in 1987, Dean Bergeron agrees with the QMJHL’s rule to banish fighting. [CBC]
Luke Hughes, brother of Jack Hughes, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. [NHL]
The Maple Leafs have signed prospect Matthew Knies – 57th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft – to an entry-level contract. [TSN]
In a bid to raise money for children with cancer, the Hockey Marathon for the Kids will return in 2024 to try to beat its own record for the world’s longest hockey game of 261 hours. [Calgary Herald]
