Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- This isn’t how Brendan Gallagher’s time with Canadiens should have ended. [Montreal Gazette]
- His teammates have high praise for the ostensibly departing Gallagher. [Montreal Gazette]
- After giving his all, Gallagher leaves via the side door. [Radio-Canada]
- Cole Caufield is “nowhere near satisfied” with his post-season totals. [Montreal Gazette]
- Will the Canadiens be tempted by the free agent market? [RDS]
- The Habs need to bolster the defence and secondary scoring. [La Presse]
- Mark Carney welcomes the Montreal Victoire. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The NHL announces a new format for the 2027 All-Star Game. [Sportsnet]
- What else Gary Bettman revealed in the annual ‘state of the NHL’ availability. [The Athletic]
- The Dallas Stars announced their intention to build a new arena and entertainment district in suburban Plano, Texas. [The Athletic]
- Zach Werenski wins his first Norris Trophy. [Sportsnet]
- The Nashville Predators are bringing in Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche to serve as their president of hockey operations/general manager. [Sportsnet]
- Joe Sakic will resume general manager duties for the Avalanche with MacFarland’s departure. [Daily Faceoff]
- Manny Malhotra’s hiring by the Vancouver Canucks is a ‘great moment’ for the South Asian hockey community. [NHL.com]
- How Chase Reid went from Tier 2 Junior to the top of the 2026 NHL Draft. [The Athletic]
