Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Noah Dobson wasn’t a target going into the off-season, but the Canadiens liked what the analytics team showed them, and the rising salary cap allowed them to make that move without hamstringing themselves in other transactions, Jeff Gorton explains. [Radio-Canada | The Athletic]
- L.J. Mooney has been invited to play for Team USA at the World Junior Summer Showcase that takes place in late July. [USA Hockey]
- The full rosters for the United States and Sweden. [NHL.com]
- Rob Ramage and Francis Bouillon finally got a chance to converse with the various Russian prospects in the system, even if that was mostly through a translator. [Radio-Canada]
- Bob Hartley says Nick Bobrov’s connections help the Canadiens find gems in the vastness of the Russian hockey system. [RDS]
- Michael Hage is one of the top NHL draft picks to watch in the NCAA this season. [NHL.com]
- From Samuel Montembeault’s busy opening night to the acquisition of Zachary Bolduc, the top moments from the Canadiens’ 2024-25 season. [TVA Sports]
- Tobie Paquette-Bisson turned down an NHL two-way contract in free agency to sign a minor-league deal with the Laval Rocket. [Journal de Montreal]
- Fans are lining up to see games in the Living Sisu Hockey League, which will feature the likes of Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov, Joshua Roy, and Marie-Philip Poulin. [Journal de Montreal]
- Guess the date and opponent for the Canadiens’ home-opener and have a chance to win tickets to the game or pre-season events. [Canadiens.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- NHL players react to the changes in the new CBA extension. [The Athletic]
- Isaac Howard is looking forward to playing with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. [NHL.com]
- What Howard brings to the Oilers. [Sportsnet]
- Alex Lyon was tired of being scored on by the Buffalo Sabres, so he signed with them in free agency. [TSN]
- Braeden Cootes signed his ELC with the Vancouver Canucks. [Sportsnet]
- The exodus of CHL players to the NCAA that many were concerned about with the new rules allowing them to play U.S. collegiate hockey hasn’t happened, and there are several players who’ve chosen the CHL after being on a university trajectory. [The Athletic]
- Riley Nash announced his retirement at age 36. [NHL.com]
- Tim Liewecke, former CEO of MLSE, has been indicted over a scheme to deter a rival bid on an arena project. [TSN]
