Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- David Savard’s defensive play will make him a player in demand ahead of the trade deadline. [RDS]
- Jayden Struble made his first major mistake in the NHL yesterday, but both he and his coach know that’s part of the process of becoming an NHLer. [Sportsnet]
- With Doug Armstrong in town yesterday, Samuel Montembeault received his ring for last year’s IIHF World Championship. [Journal de Montreal]
- It might be time to add Juraj Slafkovský to your fantasy team. [Sportsnet]
- If you missed the update after yesterday’s game, Rafaël Harvey Pinard will be out four to six weeks with his injury. [EOTP]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Morgan Rielly will have an in-person hearing on Tuesday for his cross-check on Ridly Greig. [TSN]
- Matt Grzelcyk was fined $5,000 for spearing Max Pacioretty. [NHL.com]
- The Detroit Red Wings are picking up steam at the time of the season they’ve usually run out of it in recent years. [NHL.com]
- The men’s team at the University of New Brunswick just completed a perfect regular season, going 30-0. [Radio-Canada]
- An injury cost 2024 draft-eligible forward Cayden Lindstrom the chance to showcase himself at the Top Prospects Game, so he knows he has to make his impression over the remainder of the season. [NHL.com]
- The PWHL has seen its first trade, with Sophie Jacques heading from Boston to Minnesota for Abby Cook and Susanna Tapani. [PWHL]
- Canada completed the reverse sweep in the Rivalry Series, coming back from an 0-3 deficit to Team USA to win the final four games. [TSN]
