Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jayden Struble doesn’t look out of place as he starts his NHL career. [RDS | Google Translate]
- ICYMI, on Wednesday the Edmonton Oilers had three staff members watching the Canadiens and Blue Jackets. [Mark Spector on X]
- When it comes to the first round pick the Canadiens acquired along with Sean Monahan, what exactly should fans and management hope for? [La Presse]
- Montreal PWHL’s first-round pick Erin Ambrose should be ready for the team’s first game after an injury suffered during the Rivalry Series. [Radio-Canada]
- Also with the Montreal PWHL team, Sarah Bujold secured a contract despite being undrafted [RDS]
- Third-round pick Maureen Murphy also signed a three-year contract with the team. [EOTP]
Around the league and elsewhere
- After Corey Perry cleared waivers and had his contract terminated, some details emerge from what may have caused it [Daily Faceoff]
- Teammates and head coach Luke Richardson react to the news. [Sportsnet]
- Why don’t teams hire coaches from Europe? [The Athletic]
- The Buffalo Sabres haven’t made a decision on whether Zach Benson will be loaned to Team Canada for the World Juniors [Sportsnet]
- Have the Oilers turned a corner? Vincent Desharnais thinks so. [RDS]
- Former Canadiens head coach Claude Julien has been helping the Ottawa PWHL team by scouting and giving feedback. [Radio-Canada]
- The WHL will name Dan Near their next commissioner. [Daily Faceoff]
