Monday Habs Headlines: Shaw happy to reunite with Bergevin, team up with Brendan Gallagher

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Andrew Shaw has had mixed emotions following his trade to Montreal. He’s excited to join the Habs and reunite with Marc Bergevin. [CSN Chicago]
• After last season it seems easier to question the Habs’ GM, but it’s important to remember why we liked him in the first place and should remain confident. [CTV]
• Scotty Bowman has high praise for Shaw and believes Canadiens fans will like him. [JdM]
• The Habs took several defencemen with this past draft weekend. [TVA Sports]
• Take a look behind-the-scenes on Friday's first round with newest star prospect Mikhail Sergachev. [NHL]
• The Edmonton Oilers say they were prepared to draft Sergachev but weren’t expecting Jesse Puljujarvi to be available with the fourth pick. [La Presse]
• Grading Canada’s hockey teams at the draft turns out positive across the board. {National Post]
• Sergachev made this year’s final ten in Puck Daddy’s annual ‘most awkward NHL draft rookie pics. [Puck Daddy]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• The Steven Stamkos sweepstakes are open, and the Red Wings appear to want in on the bidding. [TSN Insiders]
• Word has it Vadim Shipachyov might still come to the NHL after all. [Twitter]

  Since my KHL news from earlier today was so well-received , let's try another. There are rumblings tonight Vadim Shipachyov...

  — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 27, 2016

• Alexander Radulov couldn’t get an attractive enough answer to return to the NHL, re-signs in Russia. [Puck Daddy]
• Eric Lindros has a decent shot at being nominated for a spot in the Hall of Fame this year. [Montreal Gazette]
• Former Canadiens’ blue liner Mike Weaver wrote about being undrafted and still making it, hopes to inspire the undrafted class of 2016. [Players’ Tribune]
• Samuel Girard was drafted by the Nashville Predators, and he hopes this means he’s heard the last of his size being a roadblock. [RDS]