Wednesday Habs Links: Montreal takes a 2-1 series lead

Montreal Canadiens News

• Here's what Subban had to say following Montreal's big win.
• The always relaxed Carey Price wasn't in the mood for any mind games ahead of game 2.
• Torey Krug apparently figured out how to Price, but Price would have none of his empty rhetoric.
• Mathieu Darche was on TSN 690, and had an interesting take regarding the Bruins claiming they 'figured out' Carey Price. He also had a few good stories about P.K. Subban.
• Ginette Reno once again brought down the house with the national anthem. This time she blessed Brian Gionta on her way out.
• Everyone knows that Thomas Vanek will be the ultimate gun for hire come free agency.
• It was Brendan Gallagher's birthday yesterday. The pesky winger is 22 now. 22!
• Don't forget to support Subban in the NHL 15 cover vote. You may think it's just a silly publicity stunt from EA, and to a certain extent it is. However try to to imagine how upset a lot of fans would be if they had to gaze at Subban every time they pop in the game.
• Pacioretty hasn't been producing much against the Bruins. There's a big & ugly reason why.
• Elliotte Friedman released his always interesting 30 thoughts. (#29-#30)
• Is there a Dale Weise statue in Montreal's future? Well, it might be a long shot, but Luongo thinks it would be a good idea.
• This happened, and it was spectacular:

News and Notes from Around the League

• TSN will be launching three more stations, bringing the count to five numbered TSN channels. No word on whether or not they have plans for a TSN Ocho.
• Peter Laviolette was hired to replace Barry Trotz as the head coach of the Predators.
• Marc-Andre Fleury is playing really well, and it's May. Weird, I know.
• The USHL draft took place yesterday, here's a list of picks by teams.
• Marian Hossa is all sorts of awesome. Seriously, who doesn't love him? Anyone that doesn't is wrong, and here's why.
• Former Habs netminder Mathieu Garon has officially retired.

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