Jon Goyens coached a teenage Mike Matheson and says that the defender appeared destined for the NHL even at age 15. [Montreal Gazette]
Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson should be motivated by Joel Armia’s recent surge. [Sportsnet]
“Usually when I stick to my game and play the right way, those things find their way to help you out. I’ve just got to get back to basics,” says Anderson. [Montreal Gazette]
Jordan Harris hasn’t watched the hit that sent him to the infirmary with a concussion — and doesn’t plan to. [La Presse]
The Habs’ defence has to improve as a whole. [RDS]
Is there interest on the trade market in Tanner Pearson? [RDS]
Mason Marchment of the Dallas Stars and Kennedy Marchment of PWHL Montreal praise each other’s game after an unofficial family get-together in Montreal. [NHLPA]
The Canadiens Skills Competition returns to the Bell Centre on Feb. 25, when the Habs put their hockey talents to the test in a series of on-ice trials. [Montreal Canadiens]
The Laval Rocket are in tough as they face off against the Hershey Bears. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
The million-dollar question amidst all the trade rumours: what exactly has happened to Trevor Zegras? [TSN]
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld Morgan Rielly’s five-game suspension for cross-checking after the NHL Players’ Association filed for an appeal. [TSN]
The Buffalo Sabres are all but mathematically out of the playoff race and more likely destined to extend its NHL-record playoff drought to a 13th season. [TSN]
2024 NHL trade deadline perfect fits: Proposals for Jacob Markström, Chris Tanev, and more. [The Athletic]
Seven prospects who could be moved at the deadline. [The Athletic]
Will anyone meet the Philadelphia Flyers’ price for Scott Laughton at the deadline? [Daily Faceoff]
Has Patrick Roy actually changed anything for the New York Islanders? [EP Premium]
The Hobey Baker race keeps getting hotter. [EP Premium]
Genève-Servette are now European Club Champions, becoming the first Swiss club to win the modern iteration of the Champions Hockey League. [Champions Hockey League]
