Habs Daily: Caufield Offer Sheet Option, Dubas Drama In Toronto

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as information from around the National Hockey League.

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens draft target Matvei Michkov discussed the NHL combine, the Entry Draft, and comparisons with top prospect Connor Bedard in a recent interview.[Matvei Michkov]
• This week we discuss a possible Cole Caufield offer sheet, Juraj Slavkosky’s development, the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft, poutine (of course), the importance of living life to its fullest, and much more. [Canadiens Mailbag]

National Hockey Now Network

• After scoring 55 goals in the regular season, and then adding seven more in the playoffs, Mikko Rantanen has decided to share the wealth over at the World Championships.[Colorado Avalanche]
• It’s now former general manager Kyle Dubas in Toronto. Such a move may change the landscape of not only the Maple Leafs, but the league as well. Could it benefit the Chicago Blackhawks, too? [Chicago Blackhawks]
• As the Pittsburgh Penguins GM search narrows, it has become clear that Penguins ownership, The Fenway Sports Group, has a specific type. FSG targets are smart people with analytics knowledge and slightly unique backgrounds, not necessarily from the hockey establishment. The list includes Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Eric Tulsky. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• Former Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has never really been out of work since becoming an NHL head coach in 2001, and it looks like that streak will continue on.. [Washington Capitals]
• Despite going through nearly seven full periods of pressure-filled hockey, Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky still found a way to have fun. [Florida Panthers]
• The New York Islanders have reached contract agreements with forward prospects Daylan Kuefler and Kyle MacLean. [New York Islanders]
• With a league-high 13 picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, including four in the first 64 selections, the Nashville Predators are well-positioned to set themselves on an upward trajectory as David Poile steps down and Barry Trotz takes over as the general manager. [Nashville Predators]