Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- As Martin St-Louis shakes up his top two lines, Juraj Slafkovský admits he’s struggling as he reunites with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield on the team’s top line. [Presse Canadienne]
- The team knows it can’t repeat their effort in the third period against Pittsburgh, and the coach hopes it’s the exception not the rule. [La Presse]
- Is it time for a bigger shake-up in Montreal? [TSN]
- Connor Hughes has his eyes set on something more than just being the Laval Rocket’s backup, and he has a history of stealing others’ jobs. [Journal de Montréal]
- When David Desharnais first met Hughes as his teammate in Switzerland, he never would have thought he’d have a bright future, but he worked his way into this situation. [Journal de Montréal]
- Kristin O’Neill is sometimes overlooked on a star-studded Montreal Victoire team, but don’t let that fool you. [CBC]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Canada has named its roster for the 2025 World Juniors. [TSN]
- Breaking down the roster and the final cuts [The Athletic]
- John Tortorella has conceded defeat in trying to cut down Matvei Michkov’s “Michigan” attempts. [TSN]
- After leaving Thursday’s game against Anaheim, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day. [NHL.com]
- The Minnesota Wild claimed Travis Dermott off waivers. [Wild]
- The Vegas Golden Knights have signed F Keegan Kolesar to a three-year extension [NHL.com]