The possibility of exchanging Xhekaj for Necas

News and notes on the Montreal Canadiens

• Will the price for signing Martin Necas from the Carolina Hurricanes be Arber Xhekaj? [TVA Sports]
• Whether it is Necas or not, a striker will once again be the target during the offseason. [Montreal Gazette]
• Cole Caufield's more well-rounded game will benefit a Canadiens team that is getting closer and closer to becoming a regular playoff contender. [Journal de Montreal]
• Ales Hemsky sought a second opinion when a doctor told him in the summer of 2017 that his hip would only allow him to play about 15 more NHL games before he would be out of action. When training camp began with the Canadiens, he realized the original diagnosis was correct. [TVA Sports]
• Can you pass the Priceology 1001 final exam? [Canadiens.com]

Around the league and elsewhere

• The Florida Panthers won their series 4-2 against the New York Rangers and will represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year. [NHL.com]
• After touching the Prince of Wales Trophy last year, the Panthers gave it a wide berth during the post-game presentation. [NHL.com]
• Boone Jenner is excited about Don Waddell's new approach to building the Columbus Blue Jackets roster. [The Fourth Period]