Jacob Fowler decided at an early age that he wanted to become a goaltender, even if the only coaching available were the instructional videos provided by USA Hockey. [Journal de Montreal]
The Canadiens’ standing didn’t improve and they also didn’t lock in one of the top draft picks, but their young players made progress, and that’s more important for the rebuild. [La Presse]
Juraj Slafkovský’s first half of the season was about getting the details right. The second half was about putting them all together. [Journal de Montreal]
Slafkovský has been helped by the partnership with Nick Suzuki.[Montreal Gazette]
Trevor Letowski is most impressed by the strides in his defensive game. [Canadiens.com]
His teammates are just impressed with everything he’s doing. [Le Devoir]
Alex Newhook believes he can continue to produce in his top-six role if the Canadiens keep him there next season. [Montreal Gazette]
Revisiting the Canadiens’ decision to draft David Reinbacher. [The Athletic]
Florian Xhekaj joins a Laval Rocket team that may need to win its final four games to make the playoffs, and that could limit his role and minutes. [La Presse]
With Brandon Gignac injured, newcomer Arnaud Durandeau will be a key player in Laval’s playoff push. [RDS]
The Bell Centre has the best ice in the NHL, according to the annual player poll. [NHL.com]
The new owner of the Lions de Trois-Rivières, Jeff Dickerson, is looking for a 10-year agreement to keep the team in the city. [Radio-Canada]
Around the league and elsewhere
The latest reports suggest the Arizona Coyotes will be moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. That announcement could come as early as today, with the transition of the franchise happening as early as the day after the regular season. [Sportsnet]
The owner of the Houston Rockets is also interested in adding an NHL team. [Sportsnet]
What the NHL playoff race would look like with a three-point system. [Sportsnet]
Andrew Copp sustained a broken cheek bone on a high stick. [TSN[
John Tortorella’s job isn’t in danger, according a source in Philadelphia Flyers management. [TSN]
Pierre LeBrun’s ideal schedule includes an earlier start to the season, less-compressed events in June, and no All-Star Game. [The Athletic]
