Thursday Habs Headlines: Marc Bergevin emphasizes the importance of consistency

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Marc Bergevin believes it will be important for the Habs to remain consistent going forward. [Canadiens]
• Goalie Michael McNiven will be joining the Jacksonville Icemen in the ECHL. [Twitter]
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi is more ready to return to the ice. [Canadiens]
• The entire team will benefit as Tomas Tatar’s play levels out. [The Athletic]
• Returning Ryan Poehling to the AHL just goes show how much depth the Canadiens have at centre. [Sportsnet]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Jamie Benn and the Stars aren’t stressing over criticism. [31 Thoughts]
• With the struggles in Los Angeles lately, someone like Tyler Toffoli could be on the move.[Jewels from the Crown]
• Take a closer look at how the coach’s challenge has evolved over the last few seasons. [The Athletic]
• Robero Luongo is rejoining the Florida Panthers organization. [TSN]
• Vancouver’s newly minted captain, Bo Horvat, is learning on the job and leading by example. [Sportsnet]