The Habs general manager is taking the initiative, but moving up in the draft is naturally a tall order. [La Presse | Google Translate]
Guy Carbonneau says that the Montreal Canadiens are a few years away from seriously competing. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
Is there any way to justify spending money on unrestricted free agents this summer? [The Hockey Writers]
Canadiens off-season notebook: What we’re hearing on the No. 5 draft pick, Sean Monahan, and more. [The Athletic]
Samuel Montembeault is not interested in exploring free agency, instead wanting an extension with the Canadiens. [The Athletic]
Jordan Harris took questions from the Habs faithful on Twitch. [Montreal Canadiens]
Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner fulfilled a dream by skating with Habs players at an event promoting the Canadian Grand Prix. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the League and Elsewhere
Who are the NHL GMs under the most pressure this summer? [Daily Faceoff]
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are asking their fans to avoid chocolate as they prepare for the Calder Cup Finals against the Hershey Bears. [ESPN]
Simon Gagné is the new general manager of the Quebec Remparts. [La Presse]
The Tampa Bay Lightning are reportedly set to sell a minority portion of the franchise to private equity group Arctos Sports Partners at an NHL record valuation of $1.4 billion. [Daily Faceoff]
Jarome Iginla is joining the Calgary Flames as a special advisor to GM Craig Conroy. [Sportsnet]
Will the San Jose Sharks part ways with Erik Karlsson? [TSN]
Hilary Knight has had a year to remember with leading a determined team to World Championship glory, developing a role on ESPN’s NHL coverage, and excelling in the PWHPA. [The Hockey News]
The 2023 draft class is rich with NHL bloodlines. [The Score]
