Five questions for the Laval Rocket this season. [RDS]
Can Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher unseat the incumbents in Montreal? [RDS]
Three Habs who should be motivated for a good performance in 2025-26. [The Hockey Writers]
Team Canada orientation camp kicks off: where Samuel Montembeault and Noah Dobson fit in. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
“I’d rather have them back… I can’t have them back.” For the Gaudreau family, a year of incomprehensible grief — and immeasurable strength. [The Athletic]
A report by researchers from the University of Bristol found that gambling logos and ads were shown, on average, 3.5 times per minute during the Stanley Cup Finals. [The Guardian]
Beer is no longer a staple of hockey culture, especially among those under the age of 30. [Journal de Montreal]
Patrick Kane is hoping for one more chance at an elusive Olympic gold medal. [NHL.com]
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be inducting 10 key figures into their Hall of Fame during the next three years. [The Athletic]
Sports streaming company FloSports is adding the OHL to its portfolio of live hockey rights under a seven-year deal beginning this season. [Sports Business Journal]
Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason. [Daily Faceoff]