Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Part of Juraj Slafkovský’s development has been learning to be patient, with himself and an organizational rebuild. [La Presse]
- What will be Slafkovský’s ceiling when all the pieces are in place? [Montreal Gazette]
- The next additions to the roster will be added by taking advantage of the depth on defence. [The Athletic]
- The NCAA has released its post-season tournament schedule. Lane Hutson will play RIT starting on Thursday, while Jacob Fowler battles Michigan Tech on Friday. [NCAA.com]
- Florian Xhekaj had a five-point game to help the Brantford Bulldogs secure home-ice advantage in the OHL’s first round. [Brantford Bulldogs]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Zach Hyman hit 50 goals in yesterday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. [NHL.com]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have been eliminated from post-season contention. [NHL.com]
- T.J. Oshie was honoured by the Capitals for playing his 1,000th game. [TSN]
- With Adin Hill injured, the Vegas Golden Knights placed Tomas Hertl on LTIR to call up goaltender Jiri Patera from the AHL. [TSN]
- Aleksander Barkov and Aaron Ekblad are close to returning for the Florida Panthers. [NHL.com]
- The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Joni Jurmo to his entry-level contract. [Sportsnet]
- Donald Brashear has started the next chapter of his hockey career at age 52 with the Jonquière Marquis of the North American Hockey League, wanting to do something other than just fighting in the sport. [La Presse]
