Canadiens Wrap: Canadiens Make Hire; NHL Draft; Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens have a new head of analytics.

The Montreal Canadiens are formulating their NHL Draft approach.

That, all your Stanley Cup Playoffs news and more in the latest MHN Canadiens Wrap:

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have hired Christopher Boucher as their new head of analytics.

Will Montreal Canadiens executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton dip into his deep connection pool and hire a former and two-time colleague?

How will Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes approach the crucial 2022 NHL Entry Draft?

National Hockey Now

BOS: Boston Bruins defenceman Hampus Lindholm made a huge impact in his return to the lineup for Game 6 after missing three games with an upper-body injury.

NYI: New York Islanders forward Kieffer Bellows had a strong showing for Team USA in a 4-1 win over Latvia in their opener at the World Championships in Finland.

Pitt: The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without goalie Tristan Jarry and captain Sidney Crosby when they try to close out the New York Rangers again in Game 6 in Pittsburgh.

Philly: Did the Philadelphia Flyers just make an under the radar signing that could have a major impact next season?

Wash: The Washington Capitals aren’t phased by facing elimination ahead of Game 6.

FLA: Florida Panthers forward and Game 4 overtime hero Carter Verhaeghe is a game-time decision for Game 6.

Detroit: Will defenceman Danny Dekeyser be back with the Detroit Red Wings next season?

Colorado: The Colorado Avalanche will host the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoffs.

San Jose: Who will the San Jose Sharks pick at No. 11 in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft?

Canada Hockey Now

Calgary: Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau may have not been a Hart Trophy finalist but he’s playing a Hart caliber game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

VAN: The Vancouver Canucks have made it official: Bruce ‘There It Is’ Boudreau will be back as Canucks head coach next season.

NHL

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Roman Josi were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.

Igor Shesterkin, McDavid and Matthews were named finalists for the Hart Trophy.