Canadiens Daily: Canadiens Trade, UFA Targets; Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens may need to replace Jeff Petry if they trade him. Who could they target?

Could the Montreal Canadiens be in on Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala?

That and more in the latest Canadiens Daily:

Montreal Canadiens

Should the Montreal Canadiens pursue Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala on the NHL trade market?

Who are some defencemen that the Montreal Canadiens could add should they trade Jeff Petry?

The Battle of Alberta has a direct affect on where the Montreal Canadiens draft in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft.

National Hockey Now

BOS: Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed that his current contract is expiring but he believes he will be renewed as the team’s GM for next season.

Pitt: It sure sounds like the core of the Pittsburgh Penguins is about to be torn apart.

Philly: The Philadelphia Flyers were scheduled to meet with Barry Trotz and try and woo him away from the lure of going home to Winnipeg.

FLA: If you’re looking for a potentially very profitable NHL future bet, you may want to lay a little scratch on Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Entering Game 2 Thursday, Verhaeghe was second to only Connor McDavid in points with seven, and was tied for third in goals (6), with Leon Draisaitl, Ryan O’Reilly and T.J. Oshie. Currently he’s at +7000.

COL: So what really happened with the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues center Ryan O’Reilly?

Vegas: Is Barry Trotz really a candidate to become the next head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights?

SJS: Former San Jose Sharks forward and 2006 Stanley Cup Champion (Carolina Hurricanes), Ray Whitney is interviewing for the open GM spot with the San Jose Sharks.

Canada Hockey Now

Calgary: Matthew Tkachuk was a beast for the Calgary Flames in their 9-6 Game 1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL

Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette, Flames head coach Darryl Sutter and New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant have been name finalists for the Jack Adams Award.