Here’s why Tyler Toffoli is undoubtably the single best addition to the Montreal Canadiens. [NHL]
Despite putting together an impressive regular season record, the Laval Rocket will unfortunately not have the opportunity to play in the AHL playoffs. [Montreal Gazette]
Cole Caufield’s debut with the Canadiens has been everything fans have wanted and more. [Montreal Gazette]
It is yet to be determined when the Canadiens’ injured core players will return. [Sportsnet]
Jake Allen was quick to encourage Cayden Primeau, after the rookie goalie was pulled against the Leafs. [TSN]
Former Canadiens captain Brian Gionta looked back fondly on his time in Montreal. [NHL]/
Around the league and elsewhere
It is an open secret that the NHL’s officiating is inconsistent at best. [Broad Street Hockey]
But one thing is for certain, fighting remains in the NHL because the league wants it to stay. [Toronto Star]
Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato is incredibly grateful to be standing in the place he is in right now. [TSN]
With a young core, growing pains are to be expected with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [The Columbus Dispatch]
Here’s how the Seattle Kraken plan to share the team’s participation in the expansion draft. [The Seattle Times]/