Tuesday Habs Headlines: Draft picks that should be available at ninth overall

Who should the Habs target with their ninth overall pick? [Journal Metro]
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson decided to engage with Habs fans on Twitter last night. And then his phone exploded in a mushroom cloud [Twitter]
The Canadiens announced their home opener. Surprise! It’s against the reigning Stanley Cup Champs! [Twitter]
The Morning Show discussed what the Canadiens can learn from the most recent Cup champs yesterday [TSN 690]
Trevor Timmins is hoping to capitalize on an early pick at the draft [Canadiens]
Should the Habs try to sign David Backes? [EOTP]

Successful teams find gems after the first round of the NHL draft [National Post]
Could Steven Stamkos be traded prior to July 1? [RDS]
Steve Yzerman on re-signing Stamkos before he’s a free agent: “I can’t force him to sign a contract with us if he doesn’t want to.” [Sportsnet]
The Nordiques have been gone for 20 years, but Quebec City is still poised for their return [Toronto Star]
Ron MacLean’s return to Hockey Night in Canada is telling of the NHL’s influence on its broadcasting partners [Globe and Mail]
The Maple Leafs acquired Frederik Andersen from the Ducks on Monday, with the hope of having finally found their No. 1 goalie [NHL.com]

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