Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- According to Brendan Gallagher, the NHLPA has not discussed the possibility of a July return yet. [Sportsnet]
- Gallagher says Gary Bettman is “very motivated” to settle the 2019-20 season on the ice. [TSN]
- Gallagher’s summer will be made more interesting by the fact that he will technically be eligible for a contract extension on July 1, 2020. [La Presse]
- Could Patrick Roy’s exit been prevented, and if the Nordiques had not moved to Denver, where could Roy have gone? [ProHockeyTalk]
- Tomas Tatar is promoting the efforts of Bratislava-based mask maker SilverMask to fight Covid-19 spread in Slovakia. [Montreal Canadiens]
- During social distancing, we should all stay one “Shea Weber’s stick-length” away from each other. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Victor Mete and Nick Suzuki will represent the Habs in an NHL20 Player Gaming Challenge. /
#NHL announces details for Player Gaming Challenge. The NHL and @EASPORTSNHL are donating $100,000 toward COVID-19 relief.
Cool: @Seahawks TE Luke Willson 🇨🇦 will represent the @NHLSeattle_ franchise. pic.twitter.com/Wr7CQMnV8j
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 23, 2020
Around the league and elsewhere
- Covid-19 is presenting a challenge like no other for Bettman. [Sportsnet]
- The modern game, based on skill and speed, is rewarding more cerebrally-adept players. [Sportsnet]
- “They haven’t gotten tired of me yet.” Bobby Ryan opens up on life in isolation in Idaho. [TSN]
- What is the long-term outlook for the Tampa Bay Lightning? [ProHockeyTalk]
- Even if the NHL returns to action this year, Winnipeg won’t be hosting any of the games. [CBC]
- A women’s hockey league will only survive with the assistance of the NHL, says Jayna Hefford. [CBC]/
