Sunday Habs Headlines: A change of scenery for Ty Smilanic

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Ty Smilanic is looking forward to the new college season following his transfer to the University of Wisconsin. [Canadiens.com]
• If Bob Hartley had a vote to decide the next captain, it would be cast for Nick Suzuki. [BPM Sports]
• Emmett Croteau will be a key player for the USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks as they challenge for a USHL title. [The Rink Live]/

Around the league and elsewhere

• It’s Canada versus USA today for gold at the Women’s World Championship. [TSN]
• Ray Bourque was on hand to reopen the arena in Saint-Laurent that bears his name. [RDS]
• The Buffalo Sabres are expecting their young roster to begin to draw fans back to the rink. [The Buffalo News]
• Seven thoughts on J.T. Miller’s seven-year extension in Vancouver [Nucks Misconduct]/