Habs Headlines: Pushing each other to their best

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Internal competition helps make everyone better, says Jake Evans. [Montreal Gazette]
Phillip Danault hasn’t lost his touch in the faceoff circle. [Montreal Gazette]
Initial rosters have been announced for the Habs’ and Winnipeg Jets’ alumni teams for the 2026 Heritage Classic. [Montreal Canadiens]
The Habs are reportedly one of the teams interested in Nazem Kadri. [The Score]
Three other potential targets for the Canadiens. [The Hockey Writers]
Another two-point performance for Alexander Zharovsky. [RDS]

Defenceman Ilya Solovyov is on his way to the Pittsburgh Penguins after being acquired in a trade from the Colorado Avalanche for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round pick. [Sportsnet]
Ottawa, the cemetery of goaltenders. [La Presse]
Jake Sanderson apologizes for his comments about Leevi Meriläinen. [The Athletic]
Linus Ullmark opens up about the reasons for his leave of absence. [Daily Faceoff | The Athletic]
Three netminders experiencing career revivals in 2025-26. [Daily Faceoff]
What is ‘stick flex’ in hockey? [The Athletic]
Ivar Stenberg takes the top spot ahead of Gavin McKenna on Scott Wheeler’s midseason top 64. [The Athletic]
Italy announces its roster for the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics. [Sportsnet]
Jonas Brodin and Leo Carlsson are unlikely to play for Team Sweden at the Olympics, says national team head coach Sam Hallam. [NHL.com]
Quebecois hockey will be well represented at the Paralympics. [Radio-Canada]