The Montreal Canadiens may be considering Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery for their head coach position, given his Montreal roots and bilingualism. While the Canadiens are currently performing well under Martin St. Louis, this speculation remains unconfirmed.

As the March 7th NHL trade deadline approaches, the Canadiens are looking to trade assets, particularly right-handed defensemen. David Savard, with an expiring contract, is likely to be moved, potentially fetching a first-round pick or a promising prospect. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring trade options to bolster their fourth line, with the New Jersey Devils showing interest.