Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Making predictions for how the lines and pairings could shape up next season. [The Hockey Writers]
- Is it time for the Habs to bury Mike Hoffman in the minors? [The Hockey Writers]
- What would the Laval Rocket’s top six forwards look like? [A Winning Habit]
- Just a week after signing a new contract, Alex Newhook is already thinking about how he can have a long-term impact on his new club. [NTV (Video)]
- Tomas Plekanec will suit up for another season with Rytíři Kladno of the Czech Extraliga. [Daily Hive]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Patrice Bergeron has announced his retirement from the NHL. [Sportsnet]
Kent Hughes et les Canadiens souhaitent féliciter Patrice Bergeron pour sa longue carrière remplie de succès. 👏
Kent Hughes and the Canadiens congratulate Patrice Bergeron on an incredible career. pic.twitter.com/sW4ParBPbi
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 25, 2023
- Bergeron was the “best Quebecois of his generation.” [RDS]
- The Bruins captain defined excellence, on and off the ice. [The Athletic]
- William Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, the principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, has died. [Sportsnet]
- Which NHL stars have great contracts? [The Athletic]
- Twelve players to watch at the 2023 World Junior Summer Showcase. [The Hockey News]
- Five teams that have the opportunity next season to break long playoff droughts. [The Hockey News]
