The Canadiens need to cut their losses with David Savard. [The Hockey Writers]
Do the Habs have any untouchables on their roster? [TSN (Video)]
Nick Suzuki will feature in a new event at the All-Star Game Skills Competition taking place in the Fountains of Bellagio. [La Presse]
The Habs come 8th in Scott Wheeler’s ranking of organizational prospect pools. [The Athletic]/
Around the league and elsewhere
A former university student who alleges he was raped by Brad Aldrich says the one-time Chicago Blackhawks video coach groomed him using his Stanley Cup ring, Olympic silver medal, and other hockey memorabilia. [TSN]
Rocky Wirtz’s childish, unprofessional outburst calls into question his fitness to lead the Blackhawks, says Mark Lazerus. [The Athletic]
The Blackhawks are reportedly interviewing Peter Chiarelli for their hockey operations vacancy. [TSN]
Pat Verbeek is the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. [Sportsnet]
What are the Ducks getting in Verbeek? [The Athletic]
The 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 season (so far). [The Athletic]