Could the Habs turn to familiar faces this off-season? [Daily Hive]
Can the Canadiens leverage their defence surplus to acquire a top forward? [A Winning Habit]
The ECHL approves the sale of the Trois-Rivières Lions from Deacon Sports and Entertainment (DSE) to Spire Hockey. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
The NHLPA has reminded players of their right to control—or destroy—wearable tech data. [Daily Faceoff]
PWHL New York has won the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft—and the chance to select Sarah Fillier. [The Athletic]
T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He’ll only do so if his back problems are fixed. [Sportsnet]
The Florida Panthers are no longer in the shadow of the Tampa Bay Lightning, after years of playing second fiddle to their state rival. [The Athletic]
The NHL coaching market is about to get spicy. [Daily Faceoff]
Five restricted free agents with a lot to gain in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. [Daily Faceoff]
It’s important that a rebuilding team not start winning too early. [La Presse]
When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum’s still the word. [TSN]
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard, New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes, and Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber are the finalists for the Calder Trophy. [TSN]