Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- ICYMI: Ivan Demidov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens. [Montreal Canadiens | CBC | The Athletic]
- What Habs fans should expect from Demidov. [Daily Faceoff]
- Demidov is ready to prove that he can be a difference maker. [Sportsnet | RG.org]
- Frankie Corrado says that Demidov could be like Kirill Kaprizov for the Canadiens. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
- Demidov’s arrival could offer the Habs a jolt of energy at the end of a long regular season. [La Presse]
- When is the earliest that Demidov could take the ice? [La Presse]
- Kent Hughes is working on ironing out the logistics for Demidov’s arrival. [RDS]
- Where might Demidov slot into the lineup? [RDS]
- The Canadiens locker room looks up to Brendan Gallagher. [Montreal Gazette]
- Michael Pezzetta is relishing his newfound ice time amid a trying season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Owen Beck has been a model of consistency in his first professional season. [A Winning Habit]
- ICYMI: The Habs also signed Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract. [Montreal Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Analyzing how the St. Louis Blues have been able to run the table. [Sportsnet]
- Manitoba government has committed up to $300,000 for Winnipeg Jets whiteout rallies. [Sportsnet]
- Jets 2021 first-round pick Chaz Lucius is retiring from hockey due to a hereditary medical disorder. [Sportsnet]
- Where does Alex Ovechkin rank among the NHL’s GOATs after claiming the all-time goals record? [The Athletic]
- Inside Zach Werenski’s breakout season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. [ESPN]
- Is general manager Chris Drury responsible for the New York Rangers’ woes this season? [La Presse]
- Five entertaining potential first round matchups. [Daily Faceoff]
- Canada comes into the Women’s World Championships relying on experience. [La Presse]
- Natalie Spooner has come a long way since knee surgery. [CBC]
- Alex Faulkner, the first Newfoundland-born player to compete in an NHL game, has passed away at the age of 88. [TSN]
