Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “It shows that the team has confidence in me,” Samuel Montembeault said about the Canadiens trading Jake Allen. “Now I want to prove to them that they made the right decision.” [Journal de Montreal]
- While the media has run with the narrative that the three-goalie tandem was terrible for everyone involved, both Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau continue to tell a different story, getting more time spent on working with goalie coach Eric Raymond to improve their play. [Radio-Canada]
- Seeing how many points Nick Suzuki can finish with and how Cayden Primeau fares in his full backup role are some of the things to watch over the final 18 games. [Journal de Montreal]
- Montreal may have lost to the Maple Leafs, but Suzuki was in full control of the matchup versus the NHL’s top goal-scorer. [The Athletic]
- Why do the Canadiens allow so many short-handed goals? [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Sidney Crosby needs to be rescued from the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Radio-Canada]
- John Tortorella has been suspended two games for refusing to leave the bench following his ejection, and fined $50,000. [Broad Street Hockey]
- Jake Allen is ready for a new challenge with the New Jersey Devils. [NHL.com]
- The Chicago Blackhawks are the first team to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. [NHL.com]
- Chicago signed Landon Slaggert to his entry-level contract. [TSN]
- All the moves made by the Western Conference teams will make for a very entertaining post-season. [NHL.com]
- Ken Holland is happy with the additions he made to the Edmonton Oilers. [NHL.com]
- Logan O’Connor of the Colorado Avalanche will have season-ending hip surgery. [ESPN]
- If the Avalanche are still playing in May, they could get the boost of Gabriel Landeskog’s return. [NHL.com]
- Mark Stone’s lacerated spleen will keep him out for the rest of the regular season. [NHL.com]
- What is Nazem Kadri’s future with the Calgary Flames? [Sportsnet]
- An injury to Thatcher Demko has thrust Casey DeSmith into the Vancouver Canucks’ starting role. [Sportsnet]
- Louis Domingue has signed a one-year extension with the New York Rangers. [TSN]
- Phil Kessel remains unsigned after an unsuccessful tryout with the Vancouver Canucks. [NHL.com]
