Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- With Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes in charge, the Canadiens have rebuilt a model franchise from the top down. [Montreal Gazette]
- Gorton and Hughes have earned a longer runway. Now, the hard part begins. [The Athletic]
- The Canadiens are making a safe bet on Gorton and Hughes. [Sportsnet]
- Could Zack Bolduc be exactly what the Canadiens needed? [Daily Faceoff]
- The Kapanen-Newhook-Demidov line is off to a slow start. [La Presse]
- Kirby Dach is growing in his comfort level. [La Presse]
- ICYMI: The Canadiens honoured Ken Dryden with a special ceremony prior to their home opener. [NHL.com]
- The full playlist for the Habs’ home opener introductions. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The Canadiens fan loyalty program, Club 1909, has rebranded as Habs+. [Montreal Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- From 1-100, who will be 2025-26’s best players? [ESPN]
- The Ottawa Senators say that Brady Tkachuk will miss at least four weeks. [TSN]
- The Vancouver Canucks are feeling urgency, not panic, amid early growing pains. [Sportsnet]
- Five NHL backups who could steal starting jobs. [Daily Faceoff]
- The New York Rangers have set a record among active teams for the longest season-opening scoreless streak at home. [Daily Faceoff]
- Tough roster decisions are coming for the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team. [CBC]
