Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Cole Caufield had four primary points including a goal in the United States’ 6-3 win over Latvia on the final day of the World Championship’s preliminary round. [Canadiens.com]
- Mike Johnson is impressed by Kaiden Guhle’s poise while playing at the international level, and is one reason why Canada is improving as the World Championship goes on. [TSN]
- It turns out Samuel Montembeault’s desire to win is due to the fact that he gets to have his favourite dessert each time he claims a victory. [Canadiens.com]
- From outside of a first-round projection to one of the very best forwards in the class, it was an incredible draft season for Cayden Lindstrom. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Tampa Bay Lightning reacquired Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators. [Raw Charge]
- The New York Rangers already had Blake Wheeler ready to return, and now Filip Chytil is also available. [NHL.com]
- Evan Bouchard’s record-setting opening to the playoffs has been a major reason for the Edmonton Oilers’ run. [NHL.com]
- Looking at the top Conn Smythe candidates at the midpoint of the post-season. [Sportsnet]
- Whichever club wins, a team will claim its first Stanley Cup since at least 1999. [Sportsnet]
- The buzzword Craig Berube used in his introduction as Toronto Maple Leafs head coach is “accountability.” [TSN]
- Draymond Green of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors hopes the San Jose Sharks select Macklin Celebrini in the NHL Draft. [Sportsnet]
