Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Lane Hutson is adjusting to life in a new city, a new province, and a new country. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The Canadiens are poised to enter the season as the league’s second-youngest team. [Daily Hive]
- Alex Newhook is excited about the possibility of having Patrik Laine as a linemate this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Rookie camps of years past are a reminder that with hope comes potential disappointment. [La Presse]
- The Habs defence corps is high in “what could be,” but low in “what currently is.” [La Presse]
- La Victoire: a magnificent logo, but a difficult name to bear. [La Presse]
- Aatos Koivu picked up an assist in TPS’s first game—a 3-2 shootout win over Tappara Tampere.
Around the league and elsewhere
- Will the NHL address the “no state income tax advantage”? [TSN | Daily Faceoff]
- Bill Daly also discussed a host of other topics, from expansion to renaming the Lady Byng Trophy. [The Athletic]
- Sidney Crosby is “more open” to playing into his 40s. [Sportsnet]
- Connor McDavid is not worried about his contract situation. [TSN]
- Jordie Benn announced his retirement from professional hockey. [Sportsnet]
- Max Pacioretty is expected to sign a PTO with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Jarred Tinordi. [Sportsnet]
- Aron Kiviharju is looking for a healthy post-draft season with HIFK. [Jatkoaika (Finnish)]
- 17-year-old Rhyah Stewart has signed with the West Kent Steamers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League and will become the first female to ever play in the league. [CBC]
