Thursday Habs Headlines: Brendan Gallagher focusing on the positives

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Brendan Gallagher took to social media to thank fans, even while acknowledging how rough the season turned out to be:

• With major changes promised for the organization, how might each of the Habs’ performances in 2017-18 factor in? [Radio-Canada]
• Despite missing the Calder Cup Playoffs yet again, Sylvain Lefebvre is optimistic about next season with Laval. [RDS]
• Jeff Petry’s youngest son may follow in dad’s footsteps:

Around the league and elsewhere

• Which teams have the best chance of preventing a Penguins three-peat? [The Guardian]
• Jaromir Jagr says he would be “more happy” if he returned to the NHL. [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
• As 15 teams head into the off-season, rumours and whispers are gaining more traction. [31 Thoughts]
• Gary Bettman remained artfully vague when asked about Ken Dryden’s suggestion that the NHL ban hits to the head:

• Two Canadian examples show how NHL teams can become real contenders. [Sportsnet]
• Unsurprisingly, Peter Chiarelli reveals that changes will be coming to Edmonton this off-season. [TSN]
• Apparently it’s even tougher to get Leafs playoff tickets than anyone thought. [The Hamilton Spectator]
• The Ottawa Senators have named Chris Neil as an alumni ambassador. [RDS]
• Tyler Johnson is no stranger to being underestimated, and he’s ready to take advantage of Tampa’s “second chance” at the Stanley Cup. [The Players’ Tribune]
• After a unanimous vote, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs will continue. [TSN]
• Artemi Panarin opened up about his difficult path to becoming an NHL star. [The Athletic]
• The Washington Capitals took the fewest shots in the league this season, but they made them count. [Washington Post]
• Likely matching up against Patrice Bergeron in the first round, Auston Matthews will have his work cut out for him. [TSN]
• In the wake of a tragedy, media members like Dave Diebert have the difficult job of continuing to provide coverage. [The Scrum Podcast]
• Team China is making a lasting impression at this year’s IIHF Division I Group B Women’s World Championship. [Pension Plan Puppets]
• Statistically speaking, who should win at the NHL Awards this year? [TSN]
• It’s their first time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights are making it a spectacle to remember: