Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jacob Fowler is working hard to make his way back between the Canadiens pipes. [Montreal Gazette]
- Meanwhile, Fowler gives nod to Quebec with special AHL All-Star Game mask. [TVA Sports]
- Bringing back Philip Danault has become one of the Montreal’s most impactful in-season decisions. [The Hockey Writers]
- The pressure in Montreal can be intense, and even the Laval Rocket aren’t spared their share of scrutiny. [The AHL]
- Samuel Blais went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned to the Rocket. [CTV News]
- According to a robot, in order to get past the first round of the playoffs the Canadiens need Jordan Kyrou, Nick Suzuki’s best buddy. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- With the 2026 NHL trade deadline looming, Toronto Maple Leaf management team has to be realistic and make some difficult decisions. [Sportsnet]
- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the Performance Enhancing Substances Program policy. [NHL]
- Nick Bjugstad has been traded to the New Jersey Devils by the St. Louis Blues for Thomas Bordeleau. [NHL]
- L.A Kings acquired Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers throwing a two-year deal into the pot. [Sportsnet]
- David Elford has dreams of dropping the puck in the NHL someday. [The Spec]
- Veterans and emerging stars are set to step onto the Olympic world stage for the first time next week. [NHLPA]
- David Pastrnak and Leon Draisaitl have been selected as flag-bearers for their countries during the Olympic opening ceremony. [NHL]
- The U.S. women’s team, favored or not, is eager to show what they can do as Olympic hockey gets underway. [TSN]
