Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are looking to make a splash at the NHL Draft. [Sportsnet]
- Gorton won’t be pressured into trade activity, but the Canadiens are seeking ways to improve. [The Athletic | TSN | Montreal Gazette | Montreal Canadiens | RDS | La Presse]
- The Habs might have uncovered two hidden gems in last year’s NHL Draft in the form of Alexander Zharovsky and Bryce Pickford. [Montreal Gazette]
- What is Montreal’s top priority this summer? [Daily Faceoff]
- The Canadiens have had preliminary conversations with RFAs Kirby Dach and Arber Xhekaj. [RDS]
- Brendan Gallagher has been named an honorary citizen by the City of Montreal. [Montreal Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for three draft picks. [The Athletic]
- Uncertainty surrounds Zach Werenski’s future with the Blue Jackets. [The Athletic]
- The Florida Panthers acquired Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers. [Sportsnet]
- The Washington Capitals moved Hendrix Lapierre to the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Sportsnet]
- Mourning ‘Hockey Night in Canada’. [The Athletic]
- Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident his new star defenceman, Quinn Hughes, will be sticking around. [Sportsnet]
- Jason Robertson has reportedly declined a contract offer from the Seattle Kraken with a $15 million AAV. [Sportsnet]
- The Sportsnet analysts present their mock drafts. [Jason Bukala | Sam Cosentino]
- Gavin McKenna, from the Klondike to the NHL. [La Presse]
- What the Ruck twins bring if drafted together. [Sportsnet]
- The PWHL has entered its 12-team era. What’s next? [CBC]
