​Here are Friday’s Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you might have missed, courtesy of IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect. The Canadiens surprised many by signing Russian prospect Bogdan Konyushkov, who still had a year remaining on his KHL contract. The team engaged in negotiations with Torpedo, which ultimately led to Konyushkov’s KHL deal being terminated. [Canadiens Sign Interesting KHL Prospect Konyushkov] We’re still accepting submissions for the top Montreal Canadiens prospect vote. The process takes just a few minutes, and once the rankings are set, we will publish in-depth profiles for all the leading prospects. [Canadiens Top 20 Prospect Rankings: 2026 Summer Fan Vote] Hall of Fame inductee Carey Price was celebrated by many familiar faces as he was welcomed into hockey’s Pantheon, recognizing him among the sport’s greatest heroes. While Konyushkov grabbed the headlines on Friday, fellow Russians Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky were busy refining their skills in Brossard. When you’re wrapped up in the daily grind, it’s easy to forget not to take life for granted. In a matter of moments, an ordinary day can become a terrifying ordeal—like the experience of a Swiss family of four that was interrupted until New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier stepped in to help. [New Jersey Devils] The San Jose Sharks have drawn mixed reviews from analysts for their offseason moves, receiving praise for a strong 2026 NHL Draft class while facing skepticism about their free-agent acquisitions. There is, however, one addition that has earned some positive attention. [San Jose Sharks] The stage was set, meals were served, and now the dishes are nearly finished. The NHL’s July 1 free-agent frenzy has concluded, leaving teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins with fewer options if they want to keep nibbling. [Pittsburgh Penguins]