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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- According to Habs goaltending coach Stephane Waite, Carey Price is back to 100% and ready to get back into the swing of things. [RDS]
- There has been no trade in the modern era that has seen a fanbase so devastated as the recent P.K. Subban/Shea Weber swap - Andrew Berkshire explains why Montrealers are so beaten up over it. [Vice Sports]
- Alex Galchenyuk certainly seems to be enjoying his summer, having the chance to spend some time with family. [Twitter]
- Check out this interview with Habs great Guy Lafleur, who was in Cornwall, Ontario yesterday to celebrate Newsy Lalonde Day. [The Seeker]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally signed first-overall pick Auston Matthews to an entry-level contract, which will earn him the maximum available salary and bonuses. [PPP]
- According to a report, the New York Islanders are once again considering a move, this time to Queens as they have been in talks regarding a new arena next to Citi Field. [LHH]
- A number of NHL teams still have much work to be done before the summer is over, including a few of the Canadiens' Atlantic Division rivals. [Eye on Hockey]
- Brian Leetch goes in depth on the surreal experience that was making it to the NHL as a New York Ranger. [TPT]
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have been having an off-season to remember as they celebrate with the Stanley Cup, and Phil Kessel's grandmother is just the latest to make a memory. [Puck Daddy]
- Like expansion general managers of the past, George McPhee will have a great deal of work to do at the helm of the Las Vegas franchise. [NHL.com]
- The Edmonton Oilers have officially parted ways with analytics specialist Tyler Dellow, whose contract was not renewed for the coming year. [Twitter]
- Both Brad Richards and Vincent Lecavalier will retire this off-season, and the NHLPA sent them off with a blast from the past. [Twitter]
- In basketball, the NBA released a statement announcing its decision to relocate the upcoming 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte. [Twitter]