Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Samuel Montembeault had must to prove—and much to gain. [Radio-Canada]
- “We’re done with getting pushed around,” says Arber Xhekaj. [Montreal Gazette]
- Donald (Donnie) Marshall, the last surviving member of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960, has died at the age of 92. [Sportsnet | Montreal Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Do NHL players support a shorter preseason and longer regular season? [The Athletic]
- Dominik Hašek vs. the NHL: Why a legendary goalie shunned the Global Series spotlight. [The Athletic]
- Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner undergoes shoulder surgery and will be out 5-6 months. [TSN]
- The Tampa Bay Lightning’s home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday has been postponed “amid recovery efforts in the Tampa Bay area from the impact of Hurricane Milton.” [ESPN]
- CHL players are expected to gain NCAA eligibility soon. How will this change North American junior hockey? [Radio-Canada]
- A hockey ‘unicorn’: Inside Christine Simpson’s trailblazing Sportsnet tenure and shocking departure. [Toronto Star]
- How professional hockey impacts mental health. [Jatkoaika (Finnish) | Hockey Canada]
