Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Should the Habs offer a bridge contract to Jesperi Kotkaniemi? [The Hockey Writers]
- The Canadiens are one of three teams highlighted that might have a tougher time making the postseason this upcoming season. [The Hockey News]
- The New Jersey Devils sign Tomas Tatar to a 2-year deal worth $4.5 million per year. [TSN]/
Merci pour ces trois belles saisons, Tomas. Nous n’oublierons jamais ta passion pour l’équipe et ton amour pour Montréal. Bonne chance au New Jersey!@TomasTatar90, your passion for the team and love for the city won’t soon be forgotten. Thanks and good luck in New Jersey! pic.twitter.com/3B1iQn8H6J
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 5, 2021
Around the league and elsewhere
- “[A]ccording to the legal documents to the court case, [Blackhawks sports psychologist] James Gary tells these players, “Well, this is your fault.”” Rick Westhead joins the Steve Dangle Podcast to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks. [YouTube | Transcript (c/o @dameofscones)]
- With Mark Giordano gone, is the Calgary Flames defence good enough to reach the post-season? [TSN]
- Which teams have improved by the most and the least this offseason so far? [The Athletic]
- The AHL unveils its new format for the 2022 playoffs. [AHL]
- Hockey Canada names its 25-player roster for the upcoming Women’s World Championships. [TSN]/
