Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Despite recent trade rumours, the Canadiens are reportedly working on a contract extension with RFA Alex Galchenyuk: /
Can confirm #Habs and Galchenyuk are working at getting a contract done. “We are having discussions”, confirms agent P. Brisson.
— L.A. Lariviere (@L_A_theRiver) June 21, 2017
- A toque donning the famed “CH” makes an appearance in a new Heritage Minutes clip. [YouTube]
- InGoal Magazine has named their back-up goalie award after former Canadiens back-up Bunny Larocque. [InGoal]
- In case you missed it, the Vegas Golden Knights selected Alexei Emelin from the Habs at the expansion draft last night. [EOTP]
- Emelin took time to thank the fans. Good luck in Nevada, Alexei! /
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Check out the full run-down from yesterday’s expansion draft at SB Nation’s new Vegas Golden Knights site, Knights On Ice. [KOI]
- Evgeni Malkin took to Instagram to bid a farewell to long-time teammate Marc-Andre Fleury. [Instagram]
- Of course, the NHL Awards were also given out last night in Las Vegas. You can see all of the winners here. [NHL.com]
- Marian Hossa confirmed yesterday that he will not play next season due to an allergy to his equipment. [Deadspin]
- Anaheim Ducks’ centre Ryan Kesler could miss 4-5 months after undergoing hip surgery. [PHT]/
