Habs Daily: Caufield Signs, Canadiens New Offseason Priority

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

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens have finally signed Cole Caufield to an eight-year deal worth $7.85M per season; a win for the club in more ways than one. [Cole Caufield Extension]
• The Habs are in the midst of acquiring young talent and overhauling the organization, but one major impediment to their rebuild remains. [Canadiens New Offseason Priority]
• The Canadiens have had great luck at the draft table with older prospects, and it seems Jared Davidson could be their next hidden gem.[Canadiens New Hidden Gem]

National Hockey Now Network

• A few hours before the Florida Panthers played their opening game in the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, the Ohio State men’s hockey team sent out a tweet wishing Zac Dalpe the best of luck. [Florida Panthers]
• Not only is Matvei Michkov a serious option for the San Jose Sharks with the 4th overall at the 2023 NHL Draft, but it now seems like David Reinbacher has jumped into the conversation in a big way. [San Jose Sharks]
• Alex DeBrincat may be on the move again, adding an interesting wrinkle to a trade that shook the 2022 NHL Draft and Chicago Blackhawks fans.[Chicago Blackhawks]
• The Vegas Golden Knights contained their pest problem in Game 1. Matthew Tkachuk was held scoreless, and his only contributions on the score sheet were a double minor for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct penalty in the third period. [Vegas Golden Knights]
• Will 23-year-old forward Jakub Lauko earn a regular spot on the Boston Bruins’ NHL roster this coming season? [Boston Bruins]
• The Pittsburgh Penguins got some much-needed good news heading into the 2023 NHL Draft: newly-hired president Kyle Dubas will have permission to sit at their draft table in Nashville and help them start their retool on the right foot.[Pittsburgh Penguins]