Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Owen Beck’s history of winning is a boon to the Saginaw Spirit, says his new head coach. [RDS]
- Roster decisions are leaving Martin St-Louis without all the pieces he’d want in order to put together his best lineup. [Radio-Canada]
- What will Montreal’s defensive lineup look like for the 2026-27 season? [La Presse]
- If you missed the news last night, Lucas Condotta has been recalled from the Laval Rocket. [EOTP]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Alex Formenton has been placed on leave by Swiss team HC Ambri-Piotta so he can return to Canada. [Sportsnet]
- Devils players Michael McLeod and Cal Foote have been placed on indefinite leave by the New Jersey Devils. [TSN]
- London police will hold a news conference on February 5 to discuss the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case. [Montreal Gazette]
- Utah is emerging as a top destination for an NHL expansion team. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- The main takeaways from the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. [NHL.com]
- Petr Mrazek has signed a two-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. [NHL.com]
- Tate McRae, named a co-captain for the NHL All-Star Draft, will also be performing during the All-Star Game. [Sportsnet]
