Monday Habs Headlines: Michael Pezzetta got to “live out his dreams” and appreciates the fan support

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Q&A with Michael Pezzetta reveals why he’s currently ‘stach-less, thoughts on his Twitter nickname, and the player he would love to be on the ice with. [Canadiens]
• Get to know former Canadiens president Pierre Boivin. [Journal de Montreal]
• Despite the ongoing rumours, the timing isn’t quite right for the Canadiens to sign unrestricted free agent Kris Letang. [The Hockey Writers]
• The Canadiens have drafted 38 prospects and they’ll have to make some decisions this summer on which prospects to sign and which to let go. [Montreal Hockey Now]
• The Canadiens signed Riley Kidney to an amateur tryout contract ahead of the Laval Rocket heading to Round 3 of the playoffs.

Around the League and Elsewhere

• The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Mark Giordano to a two-year, $1.6 million contract. [TSN]
• Five things to know about Round 2 of the NHL playoffs. [Coast Reporter]
• The Calgary Flames know they need to stop hanging Jacob Markstrom out to dry if they want to take down the Edmonton Oilers. [TSN]
• During a postgame interview following the Colorado Avalanche's victory on Saturday, St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington threw a water bottle at Nazem Kadri. [Fox News]
• And this could be why.