Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Phillip Danault used the Olympic break to give his kids the gift of winter. [Montreal Gazette]
- Why scratching Zachary Bolduc marks another new phase in the Canadiens rebuild. [The Athletic]
- How close is the blue-line corps to being contender-ready? [The Hockey Writers]
- Potential destinations for Patrik Laine. [The Hockey Writers]
- Kent Hughes and Laine’s agent are actively seeking a solution for the Finnish winger. [RDS]
- Montreal’s transit agency says the “Go Habs Go!” slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression. [CBC]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Emil Heineman finds a new gear in a fresh start with the New York Islanders. [Montreal Gazette]
- Ian “Scotty” Morrison, a former NHL referee and executive who later became chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 95. [NHL.com]
- Robert Thomas heads a hypothetical trade board with the deadline only a week away. [Daily Faceoff]
- Canadian women’s hockey team head coach Troy Ryan may be hinting at a change of pace. [Daily Faceoff]
- Projecting Team Canada’s men’s roster for the 2030 Olympics. [Sportsnet]
- The PWHL is looking to capitalize on an Olympic boost as the league resumes play. [CBC]
- Jordan Harris announced the launch of “Harris’ Huskies,” a mentorship initiative that connects local youth hockey players to role models from the Northeastern University Hockey Team. [Boston Bruins]
