Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Kirby Dach’s new contract isn’t a ringing endorsement for his Canadiens future. [Montreal Gazette]
- The Habs still have five things to resolve before the start of the 2026-27 campaign. [La Presse]
- Where does Alex Newhook fit into the lineup next season? [The Sick Podcast]
- Montreal’s top 10 prospects: summer 2026 edition. [The Hockey Writers]
- Should the Canadiens clear a path for Jacob Fowler? [A Winning Habit]
- The Canadiens had the fifth best offseason, according to Martin Biron. [TSN (Video)]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars will avoid a salary arbitration hearing after the high-scoring forward signed a $12 million contract for next season. [Sportsnet]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves appear to have a significant difference in how they view the goaltender’s value. [Sportsnet]
- The Utah Mammoth have signed defenceman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million. [Sportsnet]
- The New York Rangers are adding Jonathan Quick and Derick Brassard to their player development staff. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have their game telecasts produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season. [TSN]
- Is Johnny Gaudreau an obvious choice for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027? [RDS]
