Dominique Ducharme believes that the team must learn lessons from its Alberta road trip. [RDS | Google Translate]
In Cole Caufield, does Montreal finally have a first-rounder worthy of the name? [La Presse]
Jake Evans proved to be an unsung hero in a critical victory over the Calgary Flames. [Montreal Gazette]
Keeping Evans and Caufield in the lineup will be difficult with salary cap troubles looming and Jonathan Drouin or Paul Byron poised to return. [The Athletic]
Nonetheless, Dave Poulin thinks that the team needs to find someway to make Caufield a part of the stretch run. [TSN (Video)]
Auston Matthews is looking forward to “playoff hockey” when the Toronto Maple Leafs face the Canadiens on Wednesday night. [La Presse]
Andrew Shaw’s tenure in Montreal bridged two different chapters of Marc Bergevin’s stewardship. [La Presse]/
Around the league and elsewhere
“I’m just happy I’m still alive.” Marco Rossi talks about fighting COVID-19-associated myocarditis. [The Athletic]
The Athletic holds the latest in a series of mock expansion drafts for the Seattle Kraken—but this one is starting to feel real. [The Athletic]
Nine teams with serious decisions to make ahead of the expansion draft. [Sportsnet]
What the NHL’s new TV deal with Turner Sports means for the league. [31 Thoughts]
