Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Cale Makar’s new record contract shines a brighter light on the work Kent Hughes has done locking down his core. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Makar’s eight-year contract extension carries an average annual value of $20.4 million. [NHL.com]
- Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski, and Matthew Schafer now see what a top defenceman’s value is. [NHL.com]
- Comparing Makar’s contract to those of other star defencemen around the league. [Sportsnet]
- The Buffalo Sabres make sense as Connor Hellebuyck’s trade destination. [Sportsnet]
- Will the Utah Mammoth get a breakout season from Logan Cooley? [NHL.com]
- Tij Iginla and Sebastian Cossa are among the Mammoth’s top prospects. [NHL.com]
