Thursday Habs Headlines: Tomas Tatar proving to be a big piece of last summer’s trade

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]