Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Where do the Canadiens stand after making their moves in free agency? [La Presse]
- Michael Hage is Montreal’s most important development project. [TVA Sports]
- Hage took some important strides in Michigan last season to work on his puck-protection. [Montreal Gazette]
- Hage was one of Francis Bouillon’s standouts from development camp, along with L.J. Mooney and Tyler Thorpe who also caught his attention. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Jonathan Toews knew when he was ready to come back to the NHL that he wanted to do so with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. [NHL.com]
- The Florida Panthers are set up for long-term success. [Sportsnet]
- Alex Barré-Boulet signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. [TSN]
- Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, and Jack Eichel lead the 2026 list of pending free agents. [The Athletic]
- Christian Fischer created a life outside of hockey in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has chosen that over continuing his hockey career at age 28. [The Athletic]
- Zach Werenski believes the experience of the 4 Nations Face-Off will benefit Finland, Sweden, Canada, and his United States in the Olympics. [NHL.com]
