Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Joël Teasdale is a crucial contributor for the QMJHL’s Royun-Noranda Huskies. [Radio-Canada]
- In the WHL Championship series, Cole Fonstad and the Prince Albert Raiders are battling the Vancouver Giants. [WHL on Twitter]
- Joni Ikonen had positive things to say about Otto Leskinen, who signed with the Habs this week. [Canadiens]
- Claude Julien’s willingness to adjust the Canadiens’ system throughout last year bodes well for next season. [The Athletic]
- Off-season doesn’t mean competition takes a rest, as Phillip Danault has challenged Matthew Peca to an impromptu “piano duel” on Instagram. [Canadiens]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Sportsnet released their 2019 draft rankings update for May. [Sportsnet]
- Is there a case for the Jets keeping Paul Maurice? [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Pegula Sports and Entertainment announced on Wednesday that they will no longer operate the NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts. [The Victory Press]
- Behind the scenes of hometown boy Pat Maroon’s 2OT Game 7 winner in St. Louis. [The Athletic]/
Thursday’s playoff schedule
Game 1: Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins
Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet, CBC (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the US: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv/Rogers NHL Live
