Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Canadiens are seemingly one of the top suitors for UFA defenceman Karl Alzner: /
Winnipeg and Montreal with strong interest in Karl Alzner. Indications are the Jets and Canadiens have had discussions with Alzner.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 28, 2017
- According to a report, free agent Joe Thornton may be visiting Montreal before the end of the week. [DLC]
- Eric Engels breaks down the entire free agency picture for the Habs. [SN]
- Meanwhile, Pierre LeBrun reported yesterday that the Habs had investigated the possibility of brining Alexei Emelin back from Vegas. [EOTP]
- Jacob de la Rose re-signed with the Canadiens yesterday, inking a one-year, one-way contract. [EOTP]
- Though he was drafted by the Hamilton Bulldogs in yesterday’s CHL Import Draft, Joni Ikonen will not play in the Ontario Hockey League this season. [Twitter]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- While the New York Rangers have reportedly been interested in signing Thornton, Darren Dreger says they will not give him the three-year term he’s after. [Twitter]
- It’s looking like Connor McDavid is set to become the league’s highest player when his entry-level contract expires, as his next contract will reportedly earn him over $13 million per year: /
Further to @TSNRyanRishaug McDavid mention, hearing deal will be around $13.25M for 8 yrs. Big win for EDM to get that term, as opposed to 5
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 28, 2017
- Steve Dangle suggests that the Hockey Hall of Fame should finally induct 1088-point-scorer Theo Fleury. [SN]/
