Tuesday Habs Links: Does the Parenteau buyout actually make Montreal more flexible?

Montreal Canadiens Links

• P.A. Parenteau cleared waivers yesterday, officially being bought out by the Habs shortly after. [RDS]
• Parenteau showed class during what is surely a difficult situation. The veteran forward made a nice statement directed at both the organization and the fans. Good luck, P.A. [Twitter]

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• Could Marc Bergevin use the added cap space to lock up free agent forward Michael Frolik? The 27-year-old has placed the Canadiens at the top of his list. Frolik had 19 goals, 23 assists for 42 points with the Winnipeg Jets last season. [Sportsnet]
• Bob McKenzie joined the team at Montreal 690 to discuss the crazy moves made by the Boston Bruins over the weekend. [Montreal 690]
• Lastly, Tom Gilbert was pretty solid for the Canadiens last season, especially in the second half. The 32-year-old is only getting better with age. [Canadiens]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Sergei Federov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger, Phil Housley and Angela Ruggiero will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2015. [TSN]
• The Los Angeles Kings have terminated the contract of forward Mike Richards, in a surprising move just a day after he was placed on unconditional waivers. The Kings cite "material breach" as justification of the contracts termination. [Jewels From The Crown]
• Here's more from Chris Johnston on what could be a very long and complicated summer for both Richards and the Kings. [Sportsnet]
• Recently acquired Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly says he has no regrets over his contract situation with the Colorado Avalanche. [Puck Daddy]
• The Vancouver Canucks have inked goalie Jacob Markstrom to a two-year contract extension. No reports on who they'll trade him to next summer... Just kidding. [Nucks Misconduct]
• Lastly, Scott Cullen examines the top ten storylines heading into what should be a busy and exciting July 1st. [TSN]