Montreal News and Notes
- The Islanders have been talking to the Canadiens regarding Galchenyuk. [Newsday]
- GMs who are interested in Alex Galchenyuk have said that Marc Bergevin is looking for multiple assets in trade discussions. [Fan Rag]/
Dreger says GMs that have called on Galchenyuk say Bergevin wants multiple pieces.
— Platinum Seat Ghosts (@3rdPeriodSuits) June 19, 2017
- Martin Lemay believes the Vegas Knights will select Tomas Plekanec [TSN690]
- With two defensemen traded last week, will Bergevin be looking to get a top defenseman for Galchenyuk instead of a centre? [The Hockey News]
- A look at the Canadiens 2017 draft preview if they stick with the 25th overall pick. [Sportsnet]
- Nathan Beaulieu may be heading off to Buffalo, but not before giving a shout-out to his former team. /
Big thx to @GMolsonCHC and the @CanadiensMTL for 3 great years and lots of memories. Enjoyed every second of being a hab.
— Nathan Beaulieu (@natebeaulieu) June 19, 2017
- Hoping to land a permanent spot on the Habs roster next season, Michael McCarron has switched up his off-season routine. [Montreal Gazette]
- Hockey is not Ryan Johnston’s only passion. The defenseman is in the process of finishing up his Bachelor’s degree in geology. [NHL]
- Remembering Howie Morenz, 80 years later. [NY Times]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Arizona Coyotes have decided to part ways with Shane Doan, deciding instead to focus on their younger players. [La Presse]
- In addition to the the protected list that was released on Sunday, let’s think a little bigger: The All-Time Protected List for each of the 30 NHL teams. [Sportsnet]
- If the Toronto Maple Leafs – among others – play their cards right, they may be able to acquire an unprotected defenseman through Vegas. [Sportsnet]
- The 12 biggest surprises on the Vegas protected lists. [Yahoo Sports] /
