Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The Canadiens may be new and improved after a busy off-season, but there are still some familiar questions about the roster going into training camp. [La Presse]
- Reviewing the lineup changes made since the start of 2024-25. [La Presse]
- Kent Hughes says taking Carey Price’s contract of the books would be nice, but he isn’t desperate to make that trade. [Sportsnet]
- Is Samuel Montembeault the most underrated goaltender in the NHL? [NHL.com]
- NHL.com’s pre-season individual point projections. [NHL.com]
- David Reinbacher says he had no issues with his knee in summer training and is 100% healthy for the new season. [La Presse]
- The pre-season schedule, from the start of Montreal’s rookie camp to the season-opener. [TVA Sports]
- The Habs unveiled a new look for the centre-ice circle [Canadiens.com]:
Around the league and elsewhere
- The NHL is pushing up the start of the playoff salary cap coming into effect to this season. [NHL.com]
- NHL front-office executive reacted to the announcement. [The Athletic]
- Quinn Hughes is planning to push the Vancouver Canucks players to be better from the first on-ice event in training camp. [Sportsnet]
- Why the Ottawa Senators believe they will be better this season. [Sportsnet]
- Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla is healthy for the start of the season. [TSN]
- Brad Treliving is eager to see what Easton Cowan can do for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [TSN]
- Boston Bruins prospect Frédéric Brunet would like to wear #76 at the NHL level as tribute to his favourite player, P.K. Subban. [La Presse]
- Ian Laperrière accepted a role as a professional scout with the New York Islanders, but is hoping the path takes him back to a coaching role. [La Presse]
- Quebec City will be the main host of both the 2027 Women’s World Championship and the 2029 World Junior Championship. [Radio-Canada]
- At the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, Matthew Schaefer said he’s prepared to work to make the New York Islanders’ opening-night roster. [NHL.com]
- Joe Pavelski, Scott Gomez, Zach Parise, Tara Mounsey, and photographer Bruce Bennett will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. [NHL.com]
