Marc Dumont
March 7, 2023
All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news from around the National Hockey League.
Habs News
- The Montreal Canadiens may be winning some games of late, but so are their divisional rivals, and that could be a big help down the line. [2023 NHL Draft]
- Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has special ties to the NCAA, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him pounce on a few of the top free agents this spring. [NCAA Free Agent]
- The number of injuries to Habs players has been historically high this season, but it’s also offering them significant flexibility amid new recall limitations. [Canadiens Injuries]
National Hockey Now News
- NYI: The Islanders got some much-needed good news on the injury front, as they get ready for the final playoff push. [New York Islanders]
- BOS: Are the Boston Bruins the most dominant team in recent memory? NHL Analyst Craig Button gives his take. [Boston Bruins]
- PGH: Ron Hextall has made some high-profile mistakes during his two-plus years as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but this is his biggest one. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
- PHI: Perhaps the best story with the Philadelphia Flyers this season has been the emergence of Owen Tippett. [Philadelphia Flyers]
- WSH: The Washington Capitals dropped a lot of jaws when they acquired Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs, but, now, it’s Sandin who’s doing the jaw-dropping. [Washington Capitals]
- FLO: The Florida Panthers are in “must-win” mode, but is it too late? [Florida Panthers]
- VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights’ acquisitions at the NHL Trade Deadline are already starting to pay dividends as they march to the NHL playoffs. [Vegas Golden Knights]
- COL: There was some great news in Colorado, as superstar defenceman Cale Makar returned to practice. [Colorado Avalanche]
- SJS: William Eklund impressed in his San Jose Sharks season debut, but what’s next for the Sharks’ top prospect? [San Jose Sharks]
