Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Marc Bergevin declares that the Habs’ two young centres, Alexander Romanov, and Carey Price are “untouchable.” [TVA Sports | Google Translate]/
On TVA Sports, Bergevin put to rest any speculation on Carey Price (also in regards to Seattle expansion draft) and says he is an untouchable, as are Suzuki, KK and Romanov : “you can put it in print”. #Habs
— L.A. Lariviere (@L_A_theRiver) September 15, 2020
- Bergevin would also like Cole Caufield to play in Europe if the NCAA season is delayed or canceled. [La Presse]
- Joel Edmundson’s acquisition gives the Canadiens GM blueline security as he wrestles with other on-going negotiations. [Journal de Montreal]
- Brendan Gallagher is hoping for a long-term extension with a team on the rise. [Sportsnet]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Looking at the top 16 RFAs of 2020. [Sportsnet]
- Corey Pronman identifies the biggest need for each NHL team heading into the draft. [The Athletic]
- Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan expects Braden Holtby to test free agency. [Sportsnet]
- Reaction to the Capitals announcing Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. [The Athletic]
- The Florida Panthers turn to three former members of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization (including ex-Hab Blake Geoffrion) as they rebuild their front office. [Florida Panthers]
- As the NHL (and most of the world) faces a financial downturn, the spectre of an NHL franchise in Quebec City raises its head again. [Radio-Canada]
- Jim Nill wishes that Anton Khudobin was signed to a 5 year contract instead of just two. [TSN]
- The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenceman Jonas Brodin to a 7 year contract worth $42 million dollars. [TSN]/
