Tuesday Habs Links: Canadiens recreate game day while awaiting Bruins

Your daily series of links, including preparation for what should be an epic second-round series, and some new GM hirings

By Arik Parnass Apr 29, 2014, 6:00am EDT

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The Canadiens recreated a game day environment Monday, including a full match in front of an empty Bell Centre featuring current players and the black aces up from Hamilton (French).
The NHL mic'd up players from the Habs/Lightning series, and here are the results.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens prepare for the Boston Bruins, who will not be an easy opponent.
If fact, as James Mirtle writes, the Bruins are playing their best hockey at the right time.
Joe Haggerty writes about how the Canadiens may be the toughest test for the Bruins left in the east.
In case you missed it, the Bruins are quite good at an Olympic sport other than hockey.
Jarome Iginla says he respects the Canadiens a lot, and can't wait to be a part of his first Habs/Bruins series (French).
Richard Labbe has a good story on the long path to Montreal for Mike Weaver (French).
Steve Begin thinks Milan Lucic is a clean player. Hey, remember Steve Begin? (French).

According to a report, Hockey Canada is working with USA Hockey on a plan to remove (or increase penalties for) fighting from junior hockey by no later than the start of the 2015-2016 season. That's huge news.
The Calgary Flames have reportedly found their new GM, and it's Phoenix Coyotes assistant Brad Treliving.
The Carolina Hurricanes, meanwhile, are expected to make franchise icon Ron Francis their new GM.
Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, and Shea Weber were named finalists for the Norris Trophy.
Elliotte Friedman has his latest 30 thoughts, including some notes on Thomas Vanek.
Justin Bourne writes about why home ice advantage has been so crucial these playoffs, at least in the west.
Defending Big D has a good recap of a tough night for Stars fans Sunday, and some encouraging words.
Blues fans aren't so hopeful. They're emotional and already conducting a post-mortem. Sean McIndoe warns them against panicking like the Caps after 2010.
The folks at Pensburgh examine Sidney Crosby's scoring struggles in this series. Ryan Lambert looks into why he's being booed in his own rink.
Adam Gretz continues his great work looking at whether Rick Nash is helping the Rangers at the moment.
Finally, ESPN's Michelle Beadle attended prom with Jack Jablonski (if you haven't heard of him, look him up). It was adorable.

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