Mathias Brunet takes a look at the 2020-21 Montreal Canadiens and compares them to some of the best Habs squads in the last quarter century. [La Presse | Google Translate]
The best trades in Canadiens history — #1: Ken Dryden’s acquisition sets a dynasty in motion. [Montreal Gazette]
A unique mentality makes Mattias Norlinder enticing to the Habs. [The Athletic]
The World Juniors will be about redemption this time around for Cole Caufield. [La Presse | TSN (Video)]
Tomas Tatar is waiting for the all-clear signal to return to Montreal. [La Presse | Radio-Canada]/
Around the league and elsewhere
“I need help”: Mark Parrish’s fight with alcoholism. [The Athletic]
The debut of the Seattle Kraken may have more symbolic meaning than just the start of another hockey franchise. [The Athletic]
Some in the hockey world are not certain about the January 13 start date for the NHL season. [TSN]
Five outstanding things that the NHL and NHLPA still have to resolve. [Sportsnet]
The World Juniors are still “all systems go” despite COVID-19 concerns. [TSN]
The NHL is investigating the possibility of selling ads on players’ helmets. [Sportsnet]
Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley has shot down reports that Max Pacioretty is on the trading block. [Sportsnet]
Is Jonathan Marchessault a better trade target anyway? [ProHockeyTalk]/
