Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Contentious at the time, the Juraj Slafkovský selection in 2022 is looking like the right choice. [Montreal Gazette]
- “I want to be the difference-maker,” Slafkovský said after last night’s game, upset with his miss in the dying seconds. [Sportsnet]
- “I don’t feel more pressure because we have to produce like the guys on the first line. I put this pressure on myself,” said Alex Newhook about his need to provide secondary offence to the team. [La Presse]
- A short video of Kirby Dach skating:
- Discussing the potential fit of Trevor Zegras in Montreal. [Montreal Gazette]
- Kasimir Kaskisuo was dealt his first loss as a member of the Laval Rocket yesterday after starting his tenure 5-0-0. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Jaromir Jagr took part in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice yesterday. No word on a contract offer. [NHL.com]
- A recap of Jaromir Jagr’s exploits in his prime years. [Sportsnet]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets want someone with experience to take over the role of general manager. [Sportsnet]
- Columbus will host the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium next season. [NHL.com]
- It was Rocky versus the Sopranos in last night’s Stadium Series match. [NHL.com]
