Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Cole Caufield has been invited to Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp. Lane Hutson has not. [CTV News | Montreal Gazette]
- Samuel Montembeault’s progress is a window into the Habs’ rebuild philosophy. [The Hockey Writers]
- Juraj Slafkovský would like to hit 65-70 points this season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Profiling the WHL players and alumni among the Habs prospects. [WHL]
- Carlos Händel talks about the draft process, being drafted by the Canadiens, and the upcoming QMJHL season. [RG.org]
- Filip Mesar is facing a make-or-break 2025-26 season. [The Hockey Writers]
- Montreal is one of the five most improved teams this off-season. [Daily Faceoff]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The full Team USA orientation camp roster. [USA Hockey]
- Possible trade destinations for Mason McTavish. [Sportsnet]
- The Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey next season on Jan. 12, 2026 before a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. [Sportsnet]
- The NHL announces its full preseason schedule. [NHL.com]
- NHL off-season hype-o-meter: Mitch Marner in Vegas, a return to the Olympics, and other things to get hyped about. [The Athletic]
- How naturally lean NHL prospects bulk up to physically compete with the pros. [The Athletic]
