Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- After struggling under Dominique Ducharme, Cole Caufield hasn’t looked back since Martin St-Louis first sat him down when he took over the reins. [Montreal Gazette]
- Goaltending coach Eric Raymond was fired by Montreal on Wednesday and is a cautionary tale for his replacement, Marco Marciano. [Sportsnet]
- Has Jakub Dobeš earned the number-one spot? [Montreal Gazette]
- Rejean Houle, Chris Nilan, and Michel Lacroix remember the excitement of the Canadiens-Nordiques showdowns ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. [Canadiens]
- As Heated Rivalry continues to spark conversation, Nick Suzuki says his team would openly welcome any player who might come out as LGBTQ2. [Global News]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Connor McDavid isn’t thinking about what role he’ll play on Team Canada, winning a gold medal “is the only thing that matters.” [Sportsnet]
- The NHL standings are as tight as ever, making it the perfect time to break down how the playoff races are unfolding in each division. [Sportsnet]
- Patrick Kane is one goal closer to beating Mike Modano’s record and making the history books. [NHL]
- Ben Chiarot signed a three-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings. [Sportsnet]
- The New Jersey Devils traded Ondrej Palat plus draft picks to the New York Islanders for Maxim Tsyplakov. [NHL]
- The Islanders also picked up Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers for a draft pick. [NHL]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone from must-win to must-sell. [Sportsnet]
