Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jakub Dobeš is feeding off barbs from opposing fans and the adversity he faces. [NHL.com]
- Dobeš is growing up before our eyes. [Defector]
- The story of how Dobeš was selected. [La Presse]
- ‘Can’t buy that.’ The journey of a young team is paying off with another Game 7 triumph. [Sportsnet | TSN]
- How the Canadiens built themselves into a conference finalist in just four years. [The Athletic]
- Alex Newhook continues to shine on the biggest stage. [NHL.com | CBC]
- The fans celebrating victory in Game 7 caused microearthquakes. [Daily Faceoff]
- “It is a perfectly reasonable assessment of the Montreal Canadiens that they are recipients of a long and lingering tongue kiss from the gods.” [Defector]
- “Ce club va me rendre fou,” says Alexandre Platt. [La Presse]
- From “the mix” to one of four aces. [RDS]
- Previewing the Eastern Conference Final. [NHL.com | Sportsnet | TSN | ESPN | Daily Faceoff | La Presse]
- The glass remains half full for Kori Cheverie, as she and the Victoire face another opportunity to win the Walter Cup. [La Presse | Radio-Canada]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Vegas Golden Knights let Bruce Cassidy go. But they’re apparently not ready to let him go somewhere else. [The Athletic | Sportsnet]
- The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote after only one season. [The Athletic]
- The Colorado Avalanche are not taking anything for granted ahead of the Western Conference Final. [Sportsnet]
- Sheldon Keefe will return as coach of the New Jersey Devils. [TSN]
- Alex Tuch’s round 2 woes won’t affect his pending UFA contract, says his agent. [ESPN]
- The compensation thresholds for 2026 NHL offer sheets have been revealed. [Sportsnet]
