Monday Habs Headlines: Carey Price’s camp has submitted its initial contract demands
Here are your daily links including news on Price’s extension, Benn plays with his new toy, and the meshing of the worlds of hockey and Formula 1.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- As of July 1, Carey Price will be able to sign a contract extension and it just may make him the highest paid goaltender in the NHL. [Journal de Montreal | Google Translate]
- Jordie Benn shares his excitement over his new baby...his ‘56 Chevrolet Bel Air baby, that is. [NHL]
- Options for the Shea Weber defensive pairing for next season. [The Hockey Writers]
- Victor Mete was among the Formula 1 crowd in Montreal:/
F1 Montreal #Mercedes pic.twitter.com/Es19kXijKC
— Victor Mete (@vmete98) June 11, 2017
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Who should be Craig Anderson’s backup for the Ottawa Senators next season? Andrew Hammond? Mike Condon? Or is some fresh blood needed? [Fanrag Sports]
- Craig Cunningham’s road to recovery after collapsing on the ice from cardiac arrest in November 2016, is nothing short of inspirational. [Youtube]
- A 73-year-old Sidney Crosby fan turned her front lawn into a floral “87” in support as the playoffs near the grand finale. [Yahoo Sports]
- What the Stanley Cup looks like with all its bands:/
Here's what the Stanley Cup would look like if the NHL never removed any rings: pic.twitter.com/TLD04KcltX
— From The Faceoff (@FromTheFaceoff) June 11, 2017
- Turning down the head coach offer for the Calgary Flames was one of the best decisions Eric Francis ever made. [Calgary Herald]
- Seems like there’s been a PK Subban gag order. He spoke to the media after Game 5, and hasn’t been heard from since. [NBC]
- Bob McKenzie offers his thoughts on the 2017-18 salary cap situation:/
NHLPA internal debate is whether to apply full 5% inflator or some lesser number than 5 but greater than zero. Virtually no chance it's 0.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 11, 2017
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have won the Stanley Cup. [Pensburgh]/