Friday Habs Links: Marc Bergevin talks about Vanek

Montreal Canadiens Links:

• Marc Bergevin held a press conference before the Phoenix game, and hinted that Thomas Vanek might not just be a rental.
• Bergevin admitted that with players like Charles Hudon and Sven Andrighetto in the system it was a little easier to trade Sebastian Collberg.
• Islanders general manager Garth Snow admitted that he had to change his trade plans towards the end of deadline day, seeing as there were no offers coming in.
• Thomas Vanek met the media following the deadline transaction that brought him to Montreal.
• Brian Wilde opined on the Thomas Vanek trade, and the effect it will have on the Habs.
• Prospect Magnus Nygren continues to dominate the SHL, here's a video of his 4 point game versus Örebro.
• GMs reacted to Marc Bergevin's deadline moves. The response was quite positive according to Pierre LeBrun.
• There's no news on the Tim Bozon health front. His parents indicated that they'll only talk about it if his status changes. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

News and notes from around the league:

• The Red Wings retired the number of one of the best defencemen in the history of the game last night, however the Avalanche crashed the party.
• Japers' Rink took a look at Alex Ovechkin's lack of defensive awareness and whether it really matters or not.
• Lighthouse Hockey opined on the Vanek deal and other trades that occurred yesterday.
• Greg Wyshynski evaluated every team's performance at the trade deadline, and only gave out one A+ rating. Guess which team got it.