Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jake Evans made the decision himself to accept less money than he could get in free agency to stay through the Canadiens’ rise. [RDS]
- It could be a win-win for both parties. [Sportsnet]
- Signing Evans was a clear sign that Kent Hughes believes in the current group. [TVA Sports]
- Evans is one of the best success stories from the seventh round. [TVA Sports]
- Nick Suzuki’s consistency has been an inspiration to Lane Hutson. [Radio-Canada]
- The Canadiens have been doing a great job protecting the front of the net since the break. [RDS]
- The 25 worst trades in Canadiens history. [Journal de Montreal]
- Kristin O’Neill is the latest Montreal Victoire player to get fined, for slashing. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Edmonton Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones from the Boston Bruins. [NHL.com]
- What recent Stanley Cup-winners have done at the deadline. [Sportsnet]
- Brock Boeser is unlikely to receive an extension with the Vancouver Canucks ahead of the deadline. [TSN]
- Brad Marchand is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. [NHL.com]
- The Nashville Predators’ struggles have been wearing on Steven Stamkos. [NHL.com]
- “I’ll just be honest: I haven’t been the way I want to be this year,” Elias Pettersson admits. [Sportsnet]
- The Washington Capitals unveiled their 50th anniversary jerseys. [NHL.com]
- The Hockey Hall of Fame has added a 4 Nations exhibit. [Radio-Canada]
