Canucks by the numbers: Elias Pettersson’s dominance undermined, again, by bad team defence

The Vancouver Canucks have a gem in Pettersson. Quinn Hughes is one too. But they’re wasting their efforts by being a bad defensive team.

Feb. 11, 2023: Islanders at Canadiens — Five things you should know

The Habs enjoyed their bye week time off and the question is whether they have been able to shake off the rust after only two practices.

Five things you need to know in fantasy hockey heading into the weekend

Five things to monitor if you’re playing fantasy hockey: Logan Thompson and Jack Hughes and Rasmus Andersson’s injuries, Patrick Kane’s hip and the fallout from the Rangers/Blues trade that brought Vladimir Tarasenko to Broadway.

Nick Suzuki navigating trying first season as captain of rebuilding Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers know from experience that losers still have bite

The Oilers discovered what they should have known already — no opponent is taking a knee just because the oddsmakers say it’s a mismatch.

‘Honoured and humbled,’ Canadiens’ Jordan Harris says of new contract

The Habs get a reliable defenceman at a reasonable salary and he gets two seasons to polish his credentials before his next deal in 2025.

Patrick Kane, Blackhawks star, not ‘the happiest’ after Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko

New York was thought to be a possible trade destination for Kane

Kane: Not thrilled to see Rangers add Tarasenko

While Patrick Kane said he’s still not sure he’d except a trade out of Chicago, the Blackhawks star said he was disappointed to see a potential suitor in the Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in a deal instead.

Hickey on hockey: A sinking feeling Canadiens’ draft odds will improve

With a punishing schedule and likely trades, prospects are good that Habs will drop farther in standings and have a better shot at Bedard.

Canadiens sign defenceman Jordan Harris to two-year contract extension