Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Berkly Catton believes he would be a great complement to Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovský on a line. [Journal de Montreal]
- Cole Eiserman is studying film to try to become a mix of Auston Matthews and Alexander Ovechkin. [TVA Sports]
- It will be a young blue line in Montreal next season, but Kaiden Guhle is already displaying veteran qualities. [Montreal Gazette]
- The Winnipeg Jets did not win the Stanley Cup, and that means Montreal won’t get their 2027 third-round pick as part of the Sean Monahan trade. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Lane Hutson fell to the Habs late in the second round in 2022, and current projections show NHL teams may let the same happen for his brother Cole. [The Athletic]
- Jon Cooper apologized for his comments about putting skirts on goalies after some interference calls in his series. “Quite frankly, it was wrong and I’ve got to go and explain myself to my girls.” [TSN]
- Rod Brind’Amour is apparently mulling his options for his next season. [TSN]
- The Dallas Stars have rattled off three consecutive wins to take the series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. [NHL.com]
- Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi, and Cale Makar are this year’s Norris Trophy finalists. [NHL.com]
- Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning are discussing a contract extension. [NHL.com]
- PWHL Toronto beat Minnesota last night to secure the top seed for the post-season, and the right to select their opponent from among the third and fourth seeds. [Sportsnet]
