Tuesday Habs Headlines: Carey Price, Shea Weber get set for World Cup of Hockey final
Carey Price will be facing Team Europe's Jaroslav Halak tonight; Brad Marchand signs a new contract; Habs lose their opening exhibition game, but it doesn't matter; and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The Habs played the Devils last night in an exhibition game, and Charlie Lindgren looked aaaaaall right. Hockey is back! [EOTP]
- Brendan Gallagher made his second hit on his new regular Monday gig on The Morning Show, and supported his captain Max Pacioretty [TSN690]
- Jaroslav Halak claims to be unconcerned who will be at the opposite end of the night tonight. Raise your hand if you believe him:
Reporter: "What do you think about a Price vs Halak matchup?
— Peter Roumeliotis (@PeteyBeats) September 25, 2016
Halak: "I don't."
#WCH2016 - In many ways, Carey Price grew up when Halak beat him out of a job all those years ago [NHL.com]
Around the League and elsewhere
- Marion Gaborik is missing the World Cup of Hockey final [CBCSports]
- Here's your preview for tonight's Team Canada/Europe matchup tonight [WCH 2016]
- Brad Marchand, a hero for Canada during the World Cup, signed a new contract with the Bruins [Sportsnet]
- Now that Marchand has signed his new contract, attention shifts to the UFA Brent Burns [TSN.ca]
- Nashville Predators' Norris Trophy-hopeful Roman Josi shines at the World Cup for Team Europe [National Post]
- The Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames to open a new arena [TSN.ca]