Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Chris Wideman is very thankful for the time he spent with the Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]
- This off-season will mark the first steps towards opening a competitive window. [The Athletic]
- Michael Pezzetta was blown away by his first live PWHL experience. [NHLPA]
- Having excess defenders is both a good and a bad thing. [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Sam Reinhart debuts as the No. 1 free agent on Daily Faceoff’s list of Top 50 UFAs for this offseason. [Daily Faceoff]
- Five potential destinations for Steven Stamkos to consider this off-season. [Sportsnet]
- Adam Fantilli will join Connor Bedard on Team Canada at the World Championships. [The Hockey News]
- How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild, the history of every nickname. [The Athletic]
- Disbelief seemed to be the overriding emotion among the Winnipeg Jets after their early exit from the NHL playoffs. [TSN]
- Someone will need to be held accountable in Los Angeles as the Kings lose to the Edmonton Oilers for the third consecutive year. [La Presse | The Athletic]
- Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes, Connor Ingram of the Arizona Coyotes, and Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington have been named the finalists for the Masterton Trophy. [TSN]