Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60. [Sportsnet | The Athletic | La Presse | RDS]
- Lemieux was an “impact player” who was ready to do anything to win. [La Presse | RDS]
- Jakub Dobeš has stabilized the Canadiens’ crease by steadying his emotions. [Sportsnet]
- Despite the deficit, Dobeš is still standing tall. [NHL.com]
- Are there reasons to believe in a Habs comeback? [RDS | La Presse]
- The Canadiens must overcome the mental toll of the Carolina Hurricanes’ pressure to have any hope of extending their season. [The Athletic]
- The team is running out of ammo, and running out of solutions. [Radio-Canada]
- Alexander Zharovsky has been named KHL Rookie of the Year. [RDS]
- Ann-Renée Desbiens has no intention of retiring. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Claude Lemieux, Kris Draper and the hit that sparked an era-defining NHL rivalry. [The Athletic]
- Bruce Cassidy is upset about the Vegas Golden Knights blocking potential interviews. [The Athletic]
- How John Tortorella and his ‘guidance counselors’ helped the Golden Knights hit a new level. [The Athletic]
- How Mitch Marner transformed into a post-season star. [Sportsnet]
- Evan Bouchard was injured after taking a hit to the head from Team USA defenceman Ryan Lindgren in the first period of Canada’s 4-0 quarterfinal win at the World Championships. [TSN]
- Which under-25 NHL players need a change-of-scenery trade? [ESPN]
- An early look at the summer’s top trade targets, from Vincent Trocheck to Matthew Knies to Nick Robertson. [The Athletic]
- Why you shouldn’t overlook Ivar Stenberg’s offensive upside. [Sportsnet]
