Sunday Habs Headlines: Dan Hamhuis isn’t surprised to see Burrows coaching
In today’s links, A former teammate comments on Burrows’s new role, Benn’s better half talks about his beard, sights from Montreal Comic-Con, and Sergachev’s thoughts of Marchand.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Alex Burrows’s former teammate Dan Hamhuis had a lot to say about the new Laval Rocket assistant coach . [Sportsnet]
- Jessica Kohout shared some never before known facts about Jordie Benn, including the secret behind his glorious beard. [NHL]
- Lukas Vejdemo is making the most of his summer:/
- Nikita Scherbak was out and about, mingling with fans:/
Nikita Scherbak est passé par notre kiosque du @mtlcomiccon aujourd'hui au Palais des Congrès! Allez voir notre Story Instagram.@nikscherbak dropped by our Montreal Comiccon booth today at Palais des congrès! Check out our Instagram story for more.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/zOXbpVprCg
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 7, 2018
- The Canadiens added some big names to their roster yesterday:/
Ça ne serait pas @Mtlcomiccon sans quelques célébrités!
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 7, 2018
It wouldn't be Montreal Comiccon without some celebs!#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/2YwElOK3dr
Around the league and elsewhere
- Mikhail Sergachev wasn’t too impressed with Brad Marchand’s licking antics. [Raw Charge]
- Have the Toronto Maple Leafs become the team to beat after this off-season? [Sportsnet]
- New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoniello is confident that the team can move forward in the post-Tavares era. [TSN]
- Though there are many arguments for adding Erik Karlsson to a team, here is a rare article arguing against the acquisition of the Senators captain. [Defending Big D]
- The Chicago Blackhawks’ refusal to part ways with Brandon Saad may have cost them Hurricanes defenceman Justin Faulk. [Second City Hockey]
- Big crowds don’t seem to intimidate Alex Ovechkin:/
Welcome home! @ovi8 speaks with the media, while 1000s of fans wait patiently to view the #StanleyCup at @FIFAWorldCup fanfest in Moscow. @NHL @Capitals @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/ijZ1ZWyKlW
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 7, 2018
- While celebrating new champions, lets remember some older ones as well: /
If you see the Stanley Cup this summer, pay some respectful time studying the top band, featuring champions from 1954-65. That band & its many legends will be retired to @HockeyHallFame vault this fall when Louise St-Jacques taps 2017–18 @Capitals into a fresh bottom band pic.twitter.com/y5Ocp34tLz
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) July 7, 2018
- Meanwhile Evgeni Malkin is taking in some soccer:/
🛫 to Sochi, 1/4 finals #FIFAWC2018 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/QtzH8dLXsK
— Evgeni Malkin (@emalkin71geno) July 7, 2018
- The Pittsburgh Penguins bolstered their coaching staff:/
Even as a player, Tom Kostopoulos has always been an excellent coach. Now, he'll get to continue helping the future of the @penguins as a member of their staff.
— AHL (@TheAHL) July 7, 2018
→ https://t.co/Ud2eqRP5JA pic.twitter.com/yXlVRinIjM
- The Connecticut Whale have been keeping busy:/
Beyond excited to be back with @CTWhale_NWHL! Fins up! 🐳 🐳 🐳 🏒 https://t.co/RP8zyFh1to
— Emily Fluke (@FlukeEmily) July 7, 2018
- The San Jose Sharks are shaking things up:/
#SJSharks announce changes to the structure of the scouting department. https://t.co/lRTQYBsmYq
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 7, 2018