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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Ryan Poehling’s NHL debut was nothing short of epic, scoring a hat trick and the shootout winner. [NHL]
- The dream debut gives the Canadiens, and fans, more hope for next season. [Sportsnet]
- Should the Canadiens try to re-sign Jordan Weal during the off-season? [Montreal Gazette]
- A look at the surprising players, disappointing players, and question marks as the season comes to a close. [RDS]
- Max Domi and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif swap jerseys
Heureusement qu'il est médecin, parce qu'on a failli s'évanouir en voyant cette photo.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 7, 2019
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Good thing he’s a doctor, because we almost fainted at this pic.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/67hJ9mUzZf
- Bob Cole can retire happy after getting a send off by the Habs big cheese
Thank you...merci Bob Cole. Happy retirement and all the best! pic.twitter.com/znFUuS6FNJ
— Geoff Molson (@GMolsonCHC) April 7, 2019
Around the League and Elsewhere
- It’s in the NHL’s best interest to grow the game and attract new fans, and supporting a women’s pro league is an excellent way to do just that. [The Star]
- Connor McDavid gets to the point about doing what needs to be done for the Oilers next season, “It doesn’t matter what has to happen, let’s just get this right.” [Sportsnet]
Bye, bye coaches:
- After a disappointing season, the Florida Panthers move on from head coach Bob Boughner. [Litterbox Cats]
- The Buffalo Sabres announced the firing of head coach Phil Housley after two seasons. [Die by the Blade]
- In a move that surprised no one, the L.A Kings declined to offer interim head coach Willie Desjardins a new contract. [Jewels from the Crown]