Tuesday Habs Links: Bergevin wants Therrien contract extension

Montreal Canadiens Links

• Elliotte Friedman was back with his 30 thoughts yesterday, which included the news that "Marc Bergevin wants to extend Michel Therrien, so as not to go into next season with the coach having just one year remaining on his contract." More good tidbits inside.
• Check out this week's Ice Level with Andrew Berkshire podcast, featuring Jay Baruchel.
• I was on the Empty Net podcast with DC sports buffs Jack Anderson and Drew Tomlinson to preview the inevitable Habs/Bolts playoff series.
• Bruce Arthur says not to expect Canadians to cheer for the Canadiens in the playoffs, even as the only team represented from this country.
• Josh Gorges is back practicing with the team, which is good news (French).
• Marc Bergevin discusses facing his former team this week (French).
• The Bulldogs are issuing a tryout to Quebec-born defenseman Jonathan Narbonne.

News and Notes from Around the NHL

• The Maple Leafs made Deadspin!
• There was a Penguins question on Jeopardy and the guy answered Sidney Crosby. Obviously, the answer wasn't Sidney Crosby.
• Jen from Second City Hockey writes about the responsibility and opportunity that broadcasters have to educate the casual fan about the truth regarding analytics, violence, and other conventions
• Pat MacLean also chimes in on the media, character, and other issues pervading hockey
• Fear the Fin has a great infographic comparing the careers of Jeremy Roenick and supposed noted playoff-disappearer Patrick Marleau.
• Steve Burtch of PPP talks about the year that's been for Randy Carlyle.
• Justin Bourne chimes in on the latest Zac Rinaldo hit (Rinaldo was later suspended for four games).