Phillip Danault doesn’t seem to mind the prospect of playing without a contract extension in the books. [Sportsnet | Radio-Canada | RDS]
Danault has been awarded the Jean Beliveau Trophy for his leadership in the community. [Montreal Canadiens]
The Canadiens top centre last year is an underrated part of the team’s success. [Montreal Gazette]/
Around the league and elsewhere
Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first indigenous NHLers, has died at age 86 after contracting COVID-19. [TSN]
A day after the Vegas Golden Knights disclosed four players had tested COVID-19 positive, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that “several” of their players had also tested positive recently. [TSN]
Two players have tested positive for COVID-19 at Canada’s World Juniors selection camp, resulting in the postponement of Tuesday’s Red and White game. [TSN]
Will the NHL ever follow the NBA’s lead in creating “super teams”? [Sportsnet]
Max Domi talks about his move to the Columbus Blue Jackets. [The Cannon]/
