Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The pool of players that could have helped the Canadiens in 2026-27 is quickly drying up. [La Presse]
- Not only is Montreal’s core locked up long-term, but there are staggered expiration dates of their contracts, and flexible no-trade clauses to work with. [Journal de Montreal]
- Michael Hage is showing the character that the Canadiens organization is always mentioning by wanting to bring everything he can to Michigan after an injury spoiled his end to last season. [The Athletic]
- Owen Protz knows he isn’t destined for stardom, but hopes his defensive game can translate to the professional level. [RDS]
- Emmett Croteau is working to overcome his anxiety that started to affect him shortly after being drafted, and recently shared his story hoping to help others who may be struggling. [RDS]
- Development camp goaltender invitee Max Lacroix had a Hockey Hall of Fame logo on his helmet to honour his late grandfather, Pierre Lacroix, general manager of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche. [Journal de Montreal]
- Thomas Rousseau said is was “a dream come true” to participate in the Canadiens’ development camp. [Radio-Canada]
- Gannon Laroque, who was acquired when Carey Price’s contract was traded to the San Jose Sharks, has announced his retirement. [Journal de Montreal]
- The 14-year offer sheet that Shea Weber signed with the Philadelphia Flyers has reached its end. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Flyers have signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet that carries an average annual of value of $18 million. The Anaheim Ducks have one week to make their decision to match it or accept four first-round picks in compensation. [NHL.com]
- With the Carlsson offer sheet, suddenly restricted free agents aren’t so restricted. [Sportsnet]
- Gavin McKenna signed his entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [NHL.com]
- Sergei Bobrovsky is looking forward to playing in the “great atmosphere” of Scotiabank Arena. [Sportsnet]
- Asked about the excitement surrounding all the new players the San Jose Sharks added, Macklin Celebration said he likes the additions, but discusses having to deal with the roster turnover when players you build a relationship with move on. [Sportsnet]
- Jamie Benn signed on for another season with the Dallas Stars. [Sportsnet]
- Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta were traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Calgary Flames for Jacob Middleton and three draft picks. [NHL.com]
- The Utah Mammoth signed Andrew Peeke to a one-year contract. [NHL.com]
- Kevin Cheveldayoff says the signing of Stuart Skinner had nothing to do with Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the team. [NHL.com]
- David Rittich was signed by the New Jersey Devils to one-year deal. [NHL.com]
- The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract. [TSN]
- Spencer Carbery says one of the biggest benefits of Alexander Ovechkin returning to the Washington Capitals will be the way he makes the new additions feel comfortable with the team. [NHL.com]
- James Dolan passed day-to-day operations of his role as New York Rangers president and chief operations officer to son Quentin. [Sportsnet]
