Young players like Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki stood out during the playoffs, but a more common household names also surprised some people this postseason. [Montreal Gazette]
What the Habs front office needs to address this off-season. [Montreal Gazette]
The Canadiens are at their the deepest at left-wing, but there’s a good chance it won’t stay that way past next season. [The Hockey Writers]
Should Marc Bergevin make an offer if Arizona Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson hits the the market? [Last Word on Hockey]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
Honest appraisals by NHL scouts regarding the most unusual Stanley Cup Playoffs ever. [Sportsnet]
Being pushed out of the NHL bubble after a three-game series sweep means the New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton has a lot of work to do this offseason. [The Hockey Writers]
Peter Chiarelli is expected to be one of the finalists for the Florida Panthers’ vacant general manager position. [Oilers Nation]
If their schools do not play hockey during the fall semester amid COVID-19, Chicago Blackhawks’ NCAA prospects could play the 2020-21 season in junior hockey. [Second City Hockey]/