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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Tomas Tatar wasn’t the highlight of Montreal’s trade with Vegas, but he has been an excellent addition to the Habs this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Even if Paul Byron can keep a straight face, Victor Mete will laugh at his own “dad jokes.” [Canadiens]
- Nate Thompson’s straightforward game has made him a solid low-cost acquisition for the Habs. [Sportsnet]
- Even if the season doesn’t end as well as it could, the Canadiens should be proud of what they’ve accomplished. [The Athletic]
- His family and friends form a support system that Tomas Tatar feels is important for everyone to have. [Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- One year later, TSN has released “29 Forever,” a look at the journey of families impacted by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. [TSN]
- The current NHL playoff format will be stick around for at least another season. [LeBrun on Twitter]
- Video coaches are more and more crucial as teams prepare for the playoffs, writes Justin Bourne. [The Athletic]
- Craig Cunningham is back on the ice in a custom-made prosthetic. [Jay Janower on Twitter]
- Kyle Okposo met with a local youth hockey player to offer encouragement after Roshsaun Brown-Hall was targeted by racial slurs. [NHL]
- The Devils announced on Wednesday that they have hired analytics guru Tyler Dellow. [The Athletic]
- Now 40, Roberto Luongo considers his future in the NHL. [Sports Illustrated]
- Finding a solution to Connor McDavid’s clear frustration should be a the top of the list for Edmonton this summer. [The Athletic]