Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Lane Hutson still feels like he has a lot to prove. [La Presse]
- Along with Hutson, Logan Mailloux is looking to earn a spot on the Canadiens blue line this season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Florian and Arber Xhekaj surprised their father with his dream car. [Montreal Gazette]
- Despite not being named captain and reduced ice time, Habs prospect Bogdan Konyushkov is not being punished [Journal de Montreal]
- PWHL Montreal named Place Bell as their primary home venue for the upcoming season [EOTP]
- Jacob Fowler could be the steal of the draft, according to some of his former teammates [Journal de Montreal]
- According to former head coach Jean Perron, there are some similarities between Patrik Laine and former Canadien Stephane Richer. [BPM Sports]
- Mattias Norlinder decided to sign with MoDo in Sweden after a successful crowdsourcing fundraiser covered part of the contract. [MoDo]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets held vigils to remember Johnny and Matty Gaudreau. [Canadian Press | The Athletic]
- Members of the Blue Jackets talked to the media prior to the vigil. [The Athletic]
- Rookies from around the league talked about the impact the tragedy had on them. [NHL.com]
- The Ottawa Senators have partnered with Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson [Sportsnet]
- After Leon Draisaitl’s extension, the question must be asked: What is Connor McDavid worth? [The Athletic]
