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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Andrei Markov was surprised by the P.K. Subban trade, and states that there were no locker-room issues that led to the deal. [TVA Sports (English video)]
- The Canadiens' decisions over the past few weeks, culminating with the departure of Matt Pfeffer, are representative of the ongoing struggle in player evaluation between skill and intangibles. [Puck Daddy]
- Sportsnet has released the full, extended version of Eric Engels' sit-down interview with Subban - the former Habs' first since being dealt to the Nashville Predators. [SN]
- Despite the evidence to the contrary, Pat Hickey suggests the Canadiens will be a better team with Shea Weber manning the blue-line. [Montreal Gazette]
- Even if the Subban trade was a bad one for the Habs, perhaps we can praise Marc Bergevin's refusal to speak negatively about his departing star - something that has not always been the case in the NHL. [Vice Sports]
- After having a solid showing at development camp in Montreal, Habs' seventh-round pick Arvid Henrikson is keeping it up in Sweden. [Twitter]
- David Desharnais was on hand at the Canadiens Hockey School on Friday, giving out certificates to the young participants. [Twitter]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Coming as somewhat of a surprise, the KHL has come to terms on an agreement that will see them expand into the United Kingdom with a team in London. [Puck Daddy]
- The St. Louis Blues have signed RFA forward Jaden Schwartz to a five-year contract extension, coming with a cap hit of $5.3 million per season. [SLGT]
- Jamie Benn may no longer be able to compete for Team Canada at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey after undergoing surgery on Thursday. [Eye on Hockey]
- Arizona is becoming a legitimate hockey state, and the growth has been fueled by the presence of the Coyotes. [FFH]
- After suffering a fractured larynx, Boston Bruins goaltending prospect Malcolm Subban is nearing a comeback. [Bruins]
- Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby seems to be enjoying his time with the Stanley Cup in Cole Harbour, bringing his Conn Smythe Trophy along with him. [Twitter]