Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Summarizing what the Laval Rocket looked like at the end of the season — and how they could look next year. [La Presse]
- Despite bowing out in the conference finals, the Rocket’s season is a success for the Canadiens. [The Hockey Writers]
- David Reinbacher is hoping for a semblance of normalcy. [La Presse]
- Pascal Vincent says that he’s not actively looking for an NHL job. [La Presse | RDS]
- Florian Xhekaj dazzled, Reinbacher found his smile again in the playoffs, and Joshua Roy admitted he needs to improve his physical conditioning. [RDS]
- Could there be opportunities elsewhere for Cayden Primeau? [RDS]
- Sandpaper is likely an important ingredient as the Habs look to build a contender. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Sean Monahan is the winner of the Bill Masterton Trophy, and was presented with the award by Meredith Gaudreau. [Columbus Blue Jackets | The Athletic]
- If Game 1 was any indication, we’re in for another long, incredible Stanley Cup Final. [The Athletic]
- Marco Sturm is the new head coach of the Boston Bruins. [Sportsnet | The Athletic]
- Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote is adding Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young as his assistants. [Sportsnet]
- Dave Quinn, Joe Sacco, and Ty Hennes are in the process of joining Mike Sullivan’s staff with the New York Rangers. [Sportsnet]
- The next CBA will not tackle state tax rate disparity. [The Athletic]
- Caleb Desnoyers would like to play in the NHL as soon as possible. [La Presse]
- Ranking the top 64 prospects of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. [ESPN]
- John Tavares’ next contract and the art of aging gracefully. [The Athletic]
- Cayden Lindstrom has left the WHL for Michigan State. [RDS | The Athletic]
