Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Now that Bolduc is under contract, what role will he play in 2026-27? [Journal de Montreal]
- Bolduc’s agent Pat Brisson says there was nothing contentious about the negotiation, Kent Hughes just wanted to keep cap space available for any potential additions. [Radio-Canada]
- Nick Suzuki is 21st and Lane Hutson 27th in NHL Network’s top 50 players. [NHL.com]
- How to learn to love the Chris Kreider signing. [The Athletic]
- What transpired in the 12 months since the last Canadiens golf tournament. [La Presse]
- Josh Nadeau was the star of yesterday’s Prospect Challenge finale, with a hat trick. [La Presse]
- Éric Desjardins and Stéphane Richer were among the Habs alumni who took to the ice to help celebrate Rouyn-Noranda’s centennial. [Radio-Canada]
Around the league and elsewhere
- How will the Buffalo Sabres fare after making more subtractions than additions this summer? [NHL.com]
- Ilya Protas is hoping to join brother Aliaksei on the Washington Capitals roster this season. [NHL.com]
- Carson Soucy signed a PTO with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [Sportsnet]
- Goalie mask artist Dave Fried shows off some of his latest works. [NHL.com]
- Cal Nichols, who helped keep the Oilers in Edmonton, has passed away at 84. [NHL.com]
