Monday Habs Headlines: Andrei Markov looks forward to playing with Shea Weber
The General isn’t looking back, nor ahead, and simply wants to get back on the ice. Follow the adventures of Lord Stanley’s Cup, and more.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Andrei Markov spoke with Dave Stubbs about the offseason, the World Cup, Shea Weber, an upcoming milestone and also Montreal roads. [NHL]
- Take a peek at the photo gallery from the 2016 Montreal Canadiens Hockey School, featuring many Habs’ players and prospects. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Trading away Norris-winning players isn’t something new for the Canadiens but it’s never really worked out. Here are three examples we must hope do not repeat themselves this time around. [EOTP]
- Noted Habs fan and silver screen star Viggo Mortensen seems to be with the hurt crowd when it comes to the Subban trade, but he’s hopeful it can still mean good things. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Stanley Cup is having its busy season, with players being allowed a single day each with it. [Puck Daddy]
- Several teams still have not named captains for the upcoming NHL season. [JdM]
- Sean Couturier gets a street named in his honour in his hometown of Bathurst, New Brunswick. [NHL]
- Novak Djokovic trades in his racket for a hockey stick for some off-court fun at the Rogers Cup, and he’s got great hands. [JdM]
- If you’re a fan of the original Nintendo Entertainment System and hockey, you will agree this goalie has the greatest gear ever made. [imgur]