MONTREAL CANADIENS NEWS

Back on active roster Suzuki was promoted to the active roster Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact No surprise here and Suzuki will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Oilers. He's scored 20 points in 31 games this season.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to taxi squad Evans was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is likely a paper move as Evans has skated in 29 games with Montreal this season. Expect the 24-year-old to be recalled for Tuesday's game against the Oilers.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paper move to taxi squad Suzuki was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is simply a paper move -- there's no reason to think Suzuki would exit the lineup when the Canadiens resume their season Tuesday versus the Senators.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on active roster Romanov was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Romanov is likely to be in the lineup when the Canadiens' schedule resumes. That is currently expected to be Tuesday in Ottawa.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal Canadiens reaffirm their win-now mentality with Eric Staal trade Trade Deadline madness has started early after the Montreal Canadiens acquired veteran center Eric Staal earlier today. Roughly a week out f...

MARCH 27, 2021 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Won't play Tuesday Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said Saturday that Toffoli (lower body) won't be ready for Tuesday's game versus the Senators, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Toffoli hasn't started skating yet, and Bergevin said that the 28-year-old will need to practice a few times before returning to the lineup. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Seantors. Toffoli currently leads the league with 16 even-strength goals through 30 games.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to taxi squad Romanov was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Romanov has five points and a plus-5 rating through 30 games this season. Expect the 21-year-old blueliner to be recalled before Tuesday's game in Ottawa.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Dauphin was reassigned to AHL Laval on Friday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Dauphin hasn't appeared in an NHL contest yet this season. He's tallied three points in seven AHL games and should spend most of his time there.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NHL trade grade: Canadiens acquire Eric Staal from Sabres The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres for two draft picks NHL trade deadline frenzy is officially underway...

MARCH 26, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Sabres begin overhaul by trading Eric Staal to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres’ overhaul has begun, with the spiraling team trading veteran center Eric Staal to the Montreal Canadiens

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for greener pastures Staal was acquired by the Habs on Friday from the Sabres in exchange for a third-round and fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. In addition, Buffalo will retain half of Staal's...

Impact With Montreal, Staal figures to bolster the middle of the ice and should slot into a third-line role, though he could push youngster Nick Suzuki for a spot in the top six. Per Canada's seven-day quarantine rules, the earliest the Thunder Bay native could play would be April 3 versus Ottawa, assuming he can travel right away. In 32 games for the Sabres, the 17-year NHL veteran recorded just three goals and seven helpers; not exactly the production level the club was hoping for from a guy who currently sits fifth among active goal scorers with 439. Staal may be the first player shipped out of the Queen City in the lead-up to the April 12 trade deadline, but he is unlikely to be the last.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up to active roster Evans was promoted to the active roster Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact The Canadiens aren't scheduled to play until Tuesday versus the Senators, so this is just a paper move for Evans. He'll likely be in the lineup for that contest, but he may shuffle to and from the taxi squad before the Canadiens' schedule resumes.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to taxi squad Dauphin was promoted to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Dauphin will continue to fill out the taxi squad's personnel requirements. The 25-year-old is unlikely to see NHL playing time this year.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in COVID-19 protocols Kotkaniemi was still listed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact There's no telling when Kotkaniemi will be cleared to return, but the Canadiens are off until Tuesday against Ottawa, so there's a chance he won't be forced to miss any further game action. The 20-year-old pivot has picked up 15 points through 31 games this campaign.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffles to minors Dauphin was assigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Dauphin hasn't played an NHL game since the 2018-19 season. The 25-year-old has produced three points over seven AHL appearances this year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to taxi squad Evans was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is just a paper move, as the Canadiens won't play until March 30 at the earliest due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The 24-year-old has accrued five points and 54 hits through 29 games this year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Descends to taxi squad Frolik was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Frolik has yet to play an NHL game this season. Nevertheless, the 33-year-old could be an option when the Canadiens eventually return to the ice if Joel Armia and Jesperi Kotkaniemi are still in COVID-19 protocol.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to taxi squad Byron was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, Byron and the Canadiens won't play until March 30 against the Senators, at the earliest. The 31-year-old Byron has recorded seven points and 67 hits through 30 games this year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens games postponed through Sunday due to COVID-19 MONTREAL (AP) — The NHL announced Tuesday that the Montreal Canadiens have had their games through Sunday postponed.

MARCH 24, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Canadiens games postponed through Sunday due to COVID-19 The NHL announced the Montreal Canadiens have had their games through Sunday postponed

MARCH 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Canadiens games postponed through Sunday due to COVID-19

The NHL announced  the Montreal Canadiens have had their games through Sunday postponed

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Next three games postponed Weber won't play until Tuesday, March 30 at the earliest after the Canadiens' next three games were postponed due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, per NHL Public Relations.

Impact The Canadiens have multiple players in virus protocol. Two games against the Oilers and one game against the Senators will be rescheduled. The Habs are hoping to return to practice Monday. Weber has produced 14 points through 31 games this year.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Games postponed through Sunday Price won't play until Tuesday, March 30 at the earliest after the Canadiens' next three games were postponed due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, per NHL Public Relations.

Impact Two games against the Oilers and one game against the Senators will be rescheduled. Pending the necessary test result, the Canadiens can return to practice Monday. Price has registered a 10-5-5 record and a .903 save percentage this year.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens to host McDavid and the Oilers Edmonton Oilers (21-13-0, second in the North Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (14-8-9, fourth in the North Division)

MARCH 23, 2021 • THESTAR.COM