Each year there’s hope that the newest batch of prospects can propel the Habs to contender status. Perhaps this year it will finally be the case. [La Tribune]
The pandemic has impacted the 2020-21 season, but Rob Ramage is hoping to keep all the prospects on their development plans through it all. [The Athletic]/
Around the league and elsewhere
Willie O’Ree felt it was important to share all the great stories he has from his hockey career when deciding to write his autobiography. [Globe & Mail]
The BCHL has had an influx of WHL talent, but a COVID-19 outbreak reminds everyone of how difficult it is to run a league during a pandemic. [Times Colonist]
The pros and cons of various penalty-kill formations. [Hockey Tactics]
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are getting into the final years of their careers, and their motivation should keep the Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals rivalry strong. [The Hockey Writers]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants the OHL to return with body-checking still permitted. [Sportsnet]/