Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Kirill Marchenko is reportedly close to be being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Canadiens might be one of the two teams in the running. [RG.org]
- Cam Neely is the main villain in Montreal’s franchise story. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The New York Islanders have had discussions about adding Patrik Laine. [TVA Sports]
- Nikita Klepov, selected with the 15th-overall pick the Anaheim Ducks received for Mason McTavish, has decided to forgo the university route and sign a three-year contract with the Ducks, making him a roster option for this season. [NHL.com]
- Tracking the 2026 first-round picks who have signed their entry-level contract. [NHL.com]
- Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer will be likely participants for Canada in the international-format all-star game. [NHL.com]
- Haoxi Wang says the chance to become the first Chinese NHL defenceman is a great source of motivation as his college career begins. [NHL.com]
