Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Why returning to Michigan is a smart decision for Michael Hage. [The Sick Podcast]
- “All in all, the Habs stay the course so far the off-season. The good news for them is that it means a championship remains in their path.” [Inside the Rink]
- Which Canadiens’ prospects are most likely to make the NHL roster? [The Hockey Writers]
- Samuel Montembeault should be on the Canadiens roster to start the season. [The Hockey Writers]
- 20 things Habs fans should know about Gleb Pugachyov, as obtained from Russian sources. [HabsWorld]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Claude Giroux on a one-year contract. [TSN]
- How Senators fans are moving past the Brady Tkachuk trade. [The Athletic]
- In a surprising turn of events, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach. [TSN]
- Alfredsson’s hiring represents a “fresh approach” for the Leafs. [Sportsnet]
- Inside Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals return. [The Athletic]
- Judging overreactions to the first wave of 2026 NHL free agency. [ESPN]
- Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has reportedly still not expanded his trade list beyond three teams. [Daily Faceoff]
- The Boston Fleet announced that they will be playing their home games at Agganis Arena, the home of Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team, for the 2026-27 season. [Daily Faceoff]
- The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. [The Athletic | ESPN | The Guardian]
