Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- What will the Canadiens do with Arber Xhekaj? [Montreal Gazette]
- Montreal ranks second for Dom Luszczyszyn in terms of which teams spend their money most wisely. [The Athletic]
- Samuel Montembeault has become a father. [City News]
- Nicole Gosling brings the Walter Cup back home to London to inspire the next generation. [CTV News]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Russia will not be allowed to field teams at the 2027 Men’s Worlds, World Juniors, U18s, or Women’s U18s. [The Athletic | Radio-Canada]
- Why Macklin Celebrini’s contract spells the end of long-term deals for young NHL stars. [The Athletic]
- How Celebrini’s contract with the San Jose Sharks compares to recent “face-of-the-league” deals. [Sportsnet]
- Every NHL team’s worst free agent signing of all time. [Rotoballer]
- The Vancouver Canucks took the first step toward a dedicated practice facility, signing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Vancouver. [TSN]
- Vicky Sunohara has been named the head coach of Canada’s women’s development hockey team. [TSN]
