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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki’s rise

Apr 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates with teammate forward Ivan Demidov (93) after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Steve Shutt believes Nick Suzuki will become one of the Canadiens greats. [TVA Sports]
  • Suzuki joins rare company with point 100. [Sportsnet]
  • The Habs have made the playoffs again, and multiple players have had milestone seasons, but they’re still building. [NHL]
  • David Reinbacher’s debut and his dad’s race to be in the building for it. [The Athletic]
  • Joshua Roy is on a tear, and the Rocket will need him to continue during the playoffs. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Habs weren’t surprised by Michael Hage’s decision to return to Michigan. [La Presse]
  • Hage’s return to Michigan, Ovi vs Sid, and other topics in the most recent 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Jonathan Quick announces that he’ll be retiring after this season. [TSN | NHL]
  • Leon Draisaitl isn’t ready to play yet. [Sportsnet]
  • We don’t know if this is Alex Ovechkin’s last season, but he’s always been a special player. [Sportsnet | NHL | The Athletic]
  • Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza will manage Team Canada. [Sportsnet]
  • How Kyle Dubas got the Penguins back into the playoff picture. [Sportsnet]
  • Morgan Rielly knows that being back next season isn’t a guarantee. [TSN]

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