Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Lane Hutson believes Team USA’s gold medal ranks right at the top of the list of hockey accomplishments by the American men. [Journal de Montreal]
- Juraj Slafkovský was named to the Olympic All-Star Team, joining Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Connor Hellebuyck. [NHL.com]
- Hutson won the fastest skater competition at the Habs’ skills showcase. Arber Xhekaj once again had the hardest shot at 107.3 mph, while Jake Evans was the most accurate shooter. [Canadiens.com]
- Photos from Sunday’s skills competition. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- It was Sidney Crosby who made the final decision not to play in the Gold Medal Game, feeling that a healthy player could contribute more than he could with his injury. [NHL.com | Radio-Canada]
- The Canadian players are disappointed with the result of the Gold Medal Game, but not the effort they put in. [NHL.com]
- Bill Guerin faced a lot of criticism for Team USA’s roster construction, but there will be no further second-guessing. [The Athletic]
- Team USA made sure that Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy was honoured in their celebrations. [NHL.com]
- With the win, Connor Hellebuyck’s reputation will now only be one as a winner, Martin Brodeur writes. [NHL.com]
- Being the bench boss for the Toronto Maple Leafs is voted as one of the toughest head positions in the international sporting world. [The Athletic]
