from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

- The much-criticized Marc Bergevin is the early favourite for general manager of the year: He’s already gotten six goals from free agent Tyler Toffoli in Montreal, four from trade acquisition Josh Anderson, solid play from Jeff Petry’s partner, Joel Edmundson, and a strong start from backup goalie Jake Allen. And the Habs look like just about the best team in the NHL.

- Imagine this: the hated Ron Hextall as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins? I’d hire him. Hextall got fired in Philadelphia just before the team was ready to take off. This Flyers team is basically his.

- The Canadian Division of the NHL is off to a great start in more than one way. With games being rescheduled in the NBA and NHL almost daily due to COVID-19, none so far in Canada.

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