Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Owen Beck is bringing his playoff experience with the Saginaw Spirit to the Laval Rocket’s playoff run. [Montreal Gazette]
- Brandon Gignac was there the last time the Rocket got this close to the Calder Cup. This time, he hopes to go at least one step further. [La Presse]
- The Rocket haven’t faced their opponents, the Charlotte Checkers, in seven years. [Radio-Canada]
- Adam Engström is using another long post-season run to showcase how far he has come. [RDS]
- Vincent Arseneau appears to be healthy again, but will Pascal Vincent break up a winning lineup? [Journal de Montreal]
- The view on the series from the Checkers’ perspective. [Charlotte Checkers]
- Samuel Montembeault isn’t resting on his laurels after his best season to date. [RDS]
- Carey Price offers a few words of advice to young members of the Canadiens dealing with the Montreal spotlight. [Montreal Gazette]
- Justin Carbonneau talks about the possibility of playing for the Canadiens. [RDS]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Mathieu Darche’s journey to New York Islanders general manager started with Delmar International Inc., a global freight-forwarding and customs brokerage giant. [Montreal Gazette]
- Will Darche’s job be to rebuild, reset, or maintain the status quo? [La Presse]
- Sixty-seven stray thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs (because 32 wasn’t enough). [Sportsnet]
- The New Jersey Devils have hired Brad Shaw to serve as an assistant coach on Sheldon Keefe’s staff. [TSN]
- Ian Laperriere is rejoining the Philadelphia Flyers’ front office after four seasons as the head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. [TSN]
- Jeff Blashill thinks he’s ready for a second opportunity as an NHL head coach. [Sportsnet]
- Why these 5 NHL restricted free agents could become trade candidates this offseason. [The Athletic]
- Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love and Ontario Reign head coach Marco Sturm are finalists for the Boston Bruins head coaching position. [The Athletic]
- The PWHL just crowned a champion, but the league’s next step will be ‘heartbreaking’ for many. [The Athletic]
- Russia officially will not be permitted to participate at the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament. [Daily Faceoff]
