Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The second-line centre is the only hole remaining in the lineup. [Sportsnet]
- The Habs roster for next year has a net positive in talent, but a net negative in NHL bodies and experience. [The Athletic]
- The implications of a move for Jordan Kyrou. [A Winning Habit]
- Assessing Montreal’s 2025 draft class. [HabsWorld]
- From the highlight reel machine in Alexander Zharovsky to a goal-scoring defenceman in Bryce Pickford — there’s a ton of upside. [Elite Prospects]
- The clock is ticking for Joshua Roy. [The Hockey Writers]
- Saku Koivu’s return to Montreal was part the role of a father, part the role of a tourist. [Journal de Montreal]
- The Victoire signed forward Kaitlin Willoughby to a new one-year contract. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association membership have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement through the 2029-30 season. [Sportsnet]
- Gavin McKenna officially commits to Penn State. [Sportsnet]
- 2025 NHL team report cards: Draft, free agency, and trades. [ESPN]
- NHL 2026 RFA watch: An early look at what some of next year’s contracts could be worth. [The Athletic]
- A new start for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. [La Presse]
- Michael Pezzetta is set to live out his ‘dream’ after signing with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. [Sportsnet]
- Dave Hakstol joins the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach. [Sportsnet]
- Jessica Campbell brings something different behind an NHL bench. [La Presse]
- Jonathan Huberdeau feels that he improved defensively. [RDS]
- Zach Hyman did not want to set a date for his return from a dislocated wrist, but the Edmonton Oilers forward is optimistic he’ll be available when the 2025-26 regular season begins. [NHL.com]
