Habs Daily: Mailloux, Hutson, Caufield, Pezzetta, Memorial Cup

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

Habs News

• Check out the latest edition of the Habs Mailbag, which includes answers regarding Logan Mailloux, Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield’s contract, the 2023 Draft, Larry Robinson, and more. [Canadiens Mailbag: Mailloux, Hutson, Caufield, Robinson]
• It’s easy to understand why some Canadiens fans may scoff at the idea of extending players like Michael Pezzetta or Alex Belzile, but in a salary-cap world, there is value to be found in cheap, effective fourth-liners. [Reasons Why The Canadiens Extended Pezzetta]
• Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck was instrumental when it came to the Peterborough Petes earning a Memorial Cup semifinal berth. [Canadiens Prospect Beck Clutch At Memorial Cup]

National Hockey Now Network

• As we wait (seemingly endlessly) for the Stanley Cup final to begin, Marc Staal spilled the beans when it came to the Florida Panthers’ newest postgame tradition of chewing on a bone following playoff wins. [Florida Panthers]
• With no major free agents of their own to sign, the San Jose Sharks have a bit of flexibility to add a quality free agent or two this off-season. Who are some potential additions for Mike Grier to sign as he continues to remake the team? [San Jose Sharks]
• JR Avon was the hero Thursday night at the Memorial Cup for the Peterborough Petes. He scored an overtime goal as the Petes defeated the host Kamloops Blazers, 5-4, to advance to the semifinals. The Petes trailed, 4-1, in the second period. The goal was assisted by Habs prospect Owen Beck. [Philadelphia Flyers]
• Rather than a straight “Stanley Cup Final Preview” like everyone else, VHN will be doing a deeper dive to scratch your hockey itch. Instead of a vanilla overview, we’re getting into the advantages and disadvantages the Golden Knights have. [Vegas Golden Knights]
• Barry Trotz hadn’t even rejoined the Nashville Predators when he began to wonder if the franchise would be best served with a fresh voice leading its locker room. Take a closer look at why Trotz pulled the trigger on firing John Hynes. [Nashville Predators]
• During an online session with reporters Friday morning, coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged that the Penguins have multiple areas to address before next season, and cited one that he considers particularly significant: Speed.[Pittsburgh Penguins]