Monday Habs Headlines: Julien wants high compete level from Galchenyuk
Here are your daily links including the Habs helping with a bucket list, it’s time for Galchenyuk to step up, and Anderson back for the playoffs
Montreal News and Notes
- Irene Durdon, a 91-year-old long time Habs fan, got to cross a wish off her bucket list on Friday, when she met and had her picture taken with some of the team. [NHL]
- Andrew Zadarnowski joins Habs Breakfast to discuss the match-up with the New York Rangers during the playoffs, and what Alex Galchenyuk’s role should be. [TSN 690]
- Claude Julien wants to see a high compete level from Galchenyuk in the playoffs. [Montreal Gazette]
- Four-time Stanley Cup champion, Patrick Roy, joins Robyn Flynn for a chat on Centre Ice. [TSN 690]
- Paul Byron, and Buffalo Sabres forward Tyler Ennis, share memories of being rookie roomates during their time in the Sabres’ organization together. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
- The Canadiens all-in attitude has helped them in their 11 come from behind wins this season. [NHL]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- After being knocked out of Saturdays game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, due to a collision with Tom Sestito, Mike Babcock says Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will be ready for playoffs. [Sportsnet]
- The inspiring story of Craig Cunningham, of the Tucson Roadrunners, continues as he drops the ceremonial puck during Fan Appreciation night. [NHL]
- After being sidelined for two years due to a concussion, Amanda Kessel is back just in time to be crowned IIHF’s Women’s world champion, and is ready to pick up right where she left off. [Sportsnet]
- Canada suffered yet another loss at the Women’s Worlds, and a inefficient development system by Hockey Canada may be to blame. [The Ice Garden]
- It’s been an up and down season for the Winnipeg Jets. Time to regroup for next season. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Dallas Stars coach, Lindy Ruff, will not be returning next season after the team missed the playoffs. [Yahoo Sports]/