Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Jean-Guy Talbot has passed away at 91. [Canadiens | TSN | NHL | Radio-Canada]
- Celebrating Chris Chelios and remembering his career ahead of his Blackhawks jersey retirement on Sunday. [The Athletic]
- Should the Habs retire Steve Shutt’s 22? [Montreal Gazette]
- Savard and what his situation can tell us about the Habs’ deadline. [The Athletic]
- Between the Rivalry Series, NHL All-Star showcase, the upcoming World Championship, and getting their inaugural PWHL season up and running, there’s little rest for the top players in the women’s game. [Radio-Canada]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Coyotes place Adam Ruzicka on unconditional wavers to terminate his contract. [TSN | The Athletic]
- Mark Chipman says that the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance record is unsustainable. [TSN | Sportsnet |
- It is possible that Gabriel Landeskog could return for the playoffs. [TSN]
- The Leafs’ win streak might change their deadline plans. [Sportsnet]
- The win streak has also proven that, at least in some situations, the Leafs roster is capable of playing with anyone. [Sportsnet]
- Breaking down Auston Matthews’ prolific scoring season. [NHL]
- A conversation with Abbotsford Canucks player Jermain Loewen about his experiences, being the first Jamaican drafted in the NHL, and more. [Sportsnet]
- Is this a brief skid, or are the Canucks more the team people thought they were in the pre-season? [Sportsnet]
- Arshdeep Bains becomes the fourth Punjabi player to play in the NHL. [NHL]
- Despite their many issues, the Coyotes have reported their fourth-highest gate rates in their history this season. [Sportsnet]
- The pros (and cons) of swinging big (or not) at the deadline. [The Athletic]
- T.J. Oshie’s status is uncertain after he sustained an injury against Tampa. [NHL]
- The Devils’, trade deadline possibilities, the Penguins, and more from this episode of 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
- The goalie market and what the deadline might bring. [ESPN]
- Sure, trading Jacob Markstrom would likely bring you some good value, but with the way he’s been playing, keeping him might be better long-term. [Sportsnet]