Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Five game on the road might seem like a daunting schedule for the Canadiens, but that’s where Lane Hutson does his best work. [TVA Sports]
- An easier schedule than those of their competitors might provide the Canadiens the opportunity to go for home-ice advantage in the opening round. [La Presse]
- Montreal’s top line has become too productive to split up in an attempt to spread the wealth. [TVA Sports]
- The Canadiens are building toward the type of long-term success that the organization hasn’t seen since the 70s. [Montreal Gazette]
- Michael Hage was unable to participate in Michigan’s win in the NCAA Tournament last night. [Journal de Montreal]
- Several scouts believe Montreal pulled off another steal by grabbing Alexander Zharovsky in the second round in 2025. [32 Thoughts]
- Georges Vézina’s family describes the honour of his recognition as a Quebec historical figure. [La Presse]
- Should Vézina have his number retired by the Canadiens as well? [TVA Sports]
- Over $350,000 was raised for the Montreal Canadiens Children Foundation during the recent RadioTéléDON. [Canadiens.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The 2026-27 season that will feature 84 regular-season games for each team will begin on September 29, 2026. [RDS]
- Damon Severson will be out week-to-week with the injury he sustained on a hit from Zachary Bolduc. [NHL.com]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone from the Shanaplan to seemingly no plan at all. [Sportsnet]
- William Nylander has “some thoughts” on where the Leafs went wrong, but is going to keep them to himself. [TSN]
- Toronto signed NCAA free-agency defenceman Hayes Hundley to an entry-level-contract. [Sportsnet]
- What is going on with the Vegas Golden Knights? [La Presse]
- The Edmonton Oilers signed Czech Olympian Tomas Cibulka to an ELC. [Sportsnet]
- A “smart and simple” game has goaltender Tobias Trejbal high on many scouts’ lists for the 2026 NHL Draft. [NHL.com]
