Montreal Canadiens news and notes:
- How Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent is helping the Canadiens’ team-building process. [The Athletic]
- Ben Kindel planted the seed at the NHL Scouting Combine when he professed his love for the Canadiens. [Journal de Montreal]
- Breaking down the Canadiens’ approach during free agency, the NHL Draft, and the off-season after the unexpected success of the 2024-25 season. [Daily Faceoff]
- Why the Canadiens should use one of their first-round picks on Kashawn Aitcheson. [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere:
- The Florida Panthers are keeping a Game 7 mentality. [NHL]
- Why the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers could all come down to endurance. [Edmonton Journal]
- What’s been learned from the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine. [NHL]
- Six successful draft weekend trades made by the Calgary Flames. [Flames Nation]
- No. 3 goalies on Stanley Cup teams face the NHL’s most thankless role, but still get a taste of victory. [The Athletic]
