Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Johnathan Kovacevic’s relationship with Mike Keane has had an effect on him as a player. [La Presse | Translate]
- Winnipeg has been a notable place for the Canadiens over the last few years, and they showed up Monday showing their progress. [Radio Canada]
- The Laval Rocket have brought in G Kasimir Kaskisuo on a tryout basis. [Press Release]
- The Canadiens’ quest for patience, from how they play, to youngsters fighting for more time. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Ottawa Senators fired head coach D.J. Smith and hired former coach Jacques Martin as interim head coach [Sportsnet]
- Why the Senators feel Martin is the right guy [Sportsnet | TSN]
- Matthew Poitras will join Team Canada at the World Juniors, as the Boston Bruins have loaned him for the tournament. [TSN]
- Sidney Crosby moved into 13th spot all-time in NHL scoring [TSN]
- The Carolina Hurricanes have brought in Aaron Dell on a tryout with their goaltending issues [TSN]
- Cassie Campbell-Pascall is leaving Sportsnet to become a Special Advisor with the PWHL. [Sportsnet]
