Thursday Habs Headlines: Canadiens looking to tap KHL free agent market

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Elliotte Friedman indicated that it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Habs dip into some KHL talent after Marc Bergevin was asked about Russian forward Vadim Shipachyov. [SN]
• Speaking of which, according to a report the Canadiens may be close to signing KHL defenceman Jakub Jerabek. [EOTP]
• Marc Dumont joined the Andrew Berkshire Podcast to discuss what exactly went wrong for the Canadiens this post-season. [ABP]
• TSN Insider Bob McKenzie isn’t as down on the Montreal Canadiens’ future as some others seem to be. [TSN 690]
• Alex Galchenyuk has been moved around the lineup a lot in recent years, and while he may one day return to centre, the Habs are comfortable keeping him on the wing for now. [NJH]
• After a disappointing playoff exit few things can bring joy to Habs fans, but one that can is Carey Price’s desire to return next season. [CBC]
• Tomas Plekanec will be heading to the IIHF World Championships:

• Clement Jodoin will be leaving his position as the Habs assistant coach to pursue other opportunities. [EOTP]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• The Buffalo Sabres may have interest in hiring current Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka. [FFH]
• Nikita Kucherov had some harsh words for some of his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates. [Raw Charge]
• In the big trade of last summer, perhaps it wasn’t the Habs or Predators who won, but P.K. Subban individually. [Vice Sports]
• A Boston University researcher has diagnosed CTE in four former junior hockey players who had committed suicide. [TSN]
• The Chicago Blackhawks’ first-round exit demonstrated the effect the salary cap has on the modern NHL. [The Signal]