Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- What to expect from Jacob Fowler. [Sportsnet]
- As with any young goalie, patience is called for. Just look at Carey Price’s early years. [La Presse]
- The Habs are reportedly not looking at the goalie market yet. [The Hockey Writers | TSN]
- Owen Beck has another chance to crack the Canadiens lineup. [Montreal Gazette]
- Quentin Miller never stopped believing, even when he had to go to Chilliwack to get a chance. [RDS]
Around the league and elsewhere
- General manager Marc Bergevin has tapped Michel Therrien to be head coach of Canada’s Spengler Cup team. [Sportsnet | RDS]
- Logan Cooley will miss at least 8 weeks with a lower-body injury. [The Athletic]
- Ryan Leonard will be out for approximately three-to-four weeks with a shoulder injury. [Daily Faceoff]
- Pirates and sunshine: Inside the 2026 NHL Stadium Series jersey’s inspiration. [ESPN]
- NHL trade tiers big board: Which players could be moved? [ESPN]
- What does a historic start for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins mean for the parent club Detroit Red Wings? [The Athletic]
- Who was the worst NHL general manager to keep his job for 5 years or more? [The Athletic]
- The United States is handling the Rivalry Series’ dual goals of Olympic preparation and winning games better than Canada. [CBC]
- Canada’s women’s national team heads to Italy ready for anything. [Sportsnet]
- One prospect from each Canadian NHL team to watch at the 2026 World Juniors. [Daily Faceoff]
- Hockey Quebec has been floundering for over 30 years. [Journal de Montreal]
