Thursday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty is focused on becoming a better leader

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Max Pacioretty had to navigate through a tumultuous year during his first season as captain and has committed to learning from the experience, to become a better leader. [Canadiens]
• Marc Bergevin will join the Share The Warmth organization to celebrate 25 years of giving back to his hometown of Point Saint-Charles. [Montreal Gazette]
• Should the Montreal Canadiens consider pursuing forward Vincent Lecavalier? No. But it's summer, so... [Journal Metro]
• Former Canadien Mike Weaver revealed that Michel Therrien was the coach he communicated with the least and shared his thoughts on Dan Boyle's rant. [TSN 690]
• The Montreal Canadiens remain interested in retaining prospect Martin Reway. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

• With the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals getting set to renew hostilities tonight, checkout how their respective systems will match up against each other. [Pensburgh | Part One | Part Two]
• Projected to go first overall, here’s how landing prized prospect Auston Matthews could change the future of the Canadian team lucky enough to land him. [TSN | National Post]
• Speaking of the draft, Finland’s Patrik Laine has emerged as a potential contender to be picked first overall at the upcoming draft. [TSN]
• One of these three goaltenders will win the Vezina this season:

• If you are a fan of the Minnesota Wild, you might not want to read this. [Puck Daddy]
• Swiss hockey club ZSC Lions have hired Hans Wallson and Lars Johansson, as their head coach and assistant coach and handed both coaches a two-year contract. [Swiss Hockey News]
• EA Sports released the following, to congratulate Frolunda HC on their championship win: