Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Martin St-Louis pushed all the right buttons for the Canadiens in their win over the Jets. [Sportsnet]
- The season is a marathon, not a sprint. [RDS]
- The importance of keeping confidence high amid a slump. [RDS | Radio-Canada]
- Can Oliver Kapanen keep up this pace? Does he need to? [La Presse]
- The Winnipeg Jets will reportedly host a Heritage Classic outdoor game against the Montreal Canadiens at Princess Auto Stadium on October 25, 2026. However, the site containing the information was taken down shortly after launch. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Frédéric Allard rediscovered his joy playing hockey with Luleå. [RDS]
- Patrice Bergeron, Niklas Kronwall, and Thomas Vanek are among the seven people who will be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame Class of 2026. [NHL.com]
- Canada will start finalizing their Olympic roster soon, according to Doug Armstrong. [The Athletic | CBC]
- The NHL’s nine most surprising breakout teams. [The Athletic]
- The case against Ryan Kesler, charged with criminal sexual conduct, is headed to trial. [The Athletic | Sportsnet]
- What does Auston Matthews’ future impact look like, this season and beyond? [Sportsnet]
- Ryan McDonagh signs a three-year, $12.3M extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning. [Sportsnet]
- The day that the NHL chose the city of Ottawa, 35 years ago. [Radio-Canada]
