Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Players worth considering if Kent Hughes is serious about accelerating the rebuild. [The Sick Podcast]
- Unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine could be a fit for teams looking to add offence without breaking the bank. [Montreal Gazette]
- Cole Caufield is getting some well-deserved recognition, coming in ninth in the NHL Network’s ranking of wingers. [Montreal Gazette]
- Noah Dobson is the third Canadiens player to become a father in recent months. [Journal de Montreal]
- Three possible PTO targets ahead of training camp. [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere
- There’s no shortage of intrigue on the Central Division’s off-season report card. [Sportsnet]
- Growing into a top prospect for the 2027 NHL Draft, Alexis Joseph believes his 6-foot-4 frame gives him an edge. [NHL]
- Sean Walker gave children and families a chance to focus on something beyond illness when he arrived at Southlake Health with the Stanley Cup for a special visit. [Newmarket Today]
- Every hat in the Performance Columbus Hat Trick Tank tells the story of a memorable Columbus Blue Jackets hat trick. [NHL]
- Alex Ovechkin isn’t ready to retire and has his sights set on a second Stanley Cup championship with the Washington Capitals. [NHL]
- Detroit Red Wings owner has hired a search firm to help find Steve Yzerman’s replacement. [Sportsnet]
