Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Will Kent Hughes land a second-line centre before July 1? [Sportsnet]
- The Canadiens embark on what may—or may not—be a critical off-season. [The Athletic]
- Fixing the bottom six should be an off-season priority for the Habs. [The Hockey Writers]
- Joshua Roy and Samuel Blais still await news about any contract offers for next season. [La Presse]
- A hypothetical Connor Hellebuyck departure could be the domino that sends … Mark Scheifele to Montreal? [The Sick Podcast]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Vegas Golden Knights are the NHL’s most hated team, but they say ‘it’s jealousy’. [The Athletic]
- Are the Golden Knights actually evil? We asked the players. [ESPN]
- The NHL clears Mike Babcock to return after an investigation. [The Athletic | Sportsnet]
- Former NHLer Daniel Winnik says Babcock is ‘the only guy that has ever made me hate hockey’. [Daily Faceoff]
- Every team’s biggest prospect pipeline need. [ESPN]
- Six potential trade destinations for Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 during the 2026-27 season. [Sportsnet]
- The Winnipeg Jets and Jonathan Toews will hold a media availability on Friday to announce his retirement from his playing career. [TSN]
- Troy Terry is expected to miss at least the first month of next season after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and a labral tear. The expected full recovery time is 5-6 months. [NHL.com]
- Spencer Carbery has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Washington Capitals. [NHL.com]
- Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, whose 700 NHL regular-season games are the most by a French player, announced his retirement. [NHL.com]
- Will the Toronto Maple Leafs be tempted by Darren Raddysh? [La Presse]
- Will three-goalie tandems become normal in the NHL? [Daily Faceoff]
- Every NHL team’s worst value contract in 2025-26. [The Athletic]
- Ten players teams should target this off-season in UFA. [The Athletic]
- The Charge will remain in Ottawa, having secured a deal to use the Canadian Tire Centre next season. [Sportsnet | La Presse]
- Economics: The real reason why the NHL version of CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ has ended. [Toronto Star]
- NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers—and CBC. [CBC]
