Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Zack Bolduc finally breaks through at the Bell Centre. [TSN]
- Bolduc’s ability to adapt creates an important domino effect for the Canadiens. [The Athletic]
- Are the Habs misusing Arber Xhekaj? [Montreal Gazette]
- Lane Hutson has entered the Norris Trophy conversation, at least according to the bookmakers. [TVA Sports]
- Pascal Vincent praises Samuel Montembeault’s attitude. [TVA Sports]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Italy’s women’s national hockey team has been in Montreal for the past month to take part in a training camp for the 2026 Winter Olympics. [Montreal Gazette]
- Would the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new ownership want to rebuild? [La Presse]
- The tension between Craig Berube and his players appears to be growing. [The Athletic | Sportsnet]
- Something strange is happening at Scotiabank Arena: The Toronto Maple Leafs are no longer selling out. [The Athletic]
- Tyler Seguin underwent surgery this week to repair the ACL in his right knee, and his timeline will be reevaluated after the Olympic break. [TSN]
- Drake Batherson is playing his way into the Team Canada conversation. [Sportsnet]
- ‘Breakaway,’ the 1st book about the PWHL, goes inside the creation of the league. [CBC]
- The top games from 50 years of the World Junior Championships. [NHL.com]
- Heading into her final Olympics, Hilary Knight remains a face of U.S. women’s hockey. [ESPN]
