Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- No need to worry about Jakub Dobeš. He’s fine, just a bit emotional. [Journal de Montreal]
- Even though no other player from his country has scored more goals this season, if the Olympics were to start now, Cole Caufield would be sitting on the sidelines. [Journal de Montreal]
- Tuesday night’s loss to the L.A. Kings also likely sucked the last breath out of Samuel Montembeault’s Olympic bid. [Sportsnet]
- Being it’s his favourite road rink, Kings captain Anze Kopitar enjoyed playing his final game in Montreal. [CTV]
- Looking for a true offensive centre to support Nick Suzuki, the Canadiens have been asking about Buffalo Sabres Tage Thompson. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Why the Toronto Maple Leafs can’t seem to get out of their own way. [Sportsnet]
- There’s no easy fix for the obvious problems the Edmonton Oilers are dealing with. [Edmonton Journal]
- Over in Tampa, the Lightning are starting to find their way after a sluggish start. [NHL]
- Turning into a bigger headache than expected, NHL officials are off to Milan next week for an Olympic arena check-in. [Sportsnet]
- The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to continue a slow and steady rebuild this season, but are off to an impressive start. [TSN]
- A Florida Panthers staffer made history after breaking the Guinness World Record for most hockey jerseys worn at once. [NHL]
