Where does Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s performance rank among his peers this season? [NHL]
Joel Edmundson brings some well needed physicality to the Canadiens blue line. [Sportsnet]
Edmundson is also confident that he can help boost Montreal’s defence not only through his size, but with his skating ability as well. [Montreal Gazette]
Here are six forwards who the Canadiens could potentially be looking at. [TVA Sports]
Should Marc Bergevin look to the Chicago Blackhawks as potential trade partners? [TSN 690]/
Around the league and elsewhere
Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin has been the surprise story of this year’s NHL playoffs. [Yahoo! Sports]
This year’s postseason has also highlighted the resurgence of Russian goaltending. [USA Today]
The Minnesota Wild will lose a familiar face, as the team intends to no re-sign long time captain Mikko Koivu. [Hockey Wilderness]
Teams looking to acquire Oliver Ekman-Larsson should realize it is a risky proposition. [TSN]
The IIHF have confirmed that Edmonton will be hosting the 2021 World Junior Championships, albeit it without any fans. [CBC]/
