Saturday Habs Headlines: Everybody Loves Carey Price
Carey Price named Montreal's top sports personality, Leafs promote Dubas to GM, Plan B if Tavares doesn't sign with the Habs, previewing the third round, Humboldt news, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Even coming off a bad season, Carey Price is still very much loved in Montreal. [Twitter]/
They love you @CP0031, they really love you! ❤
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 11, 2018
READ -> https://t.co/HjrRIuAwdx#GoHabsGo
- It's no secret that should John Tavares hit free agency, the Canadiens want him. That being said, there's a very good chance that they won't get him. The Athletic breaks down what they should do in that event. [The Athletic]
- Jonathan Drouin should probably play on the wing next year. [Athlétique Montréal]
- Habs prospect Cale Fleury reflects on the Humboldt tragedy, and the Memorial Cup. [Canadiens]
- Check out the next episode of Skills and Drills with Les Canadiennes! [Les Canadiennes]/
Skills and Drills with Les Canadiennes, presented by @FordCanada! 🎥🏒
— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) May 11, 2018
💥 Season 2, Episode 7 💥
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Around the league and elsewhere
- Andrew Berkshire breaks down the teams in the conference finals. [RDS]
- The Capitals continue to thrive, even without Nicklas Backstrom, taking game one against Tampa in style. [NHL]
- Will the Jets be too much for the Knights to handle? Emily Kaplan previews the Western Conference Final. [ESPN]
- We're half-way through the playoffs, so it's time to start thinking of Conn Smythe candidates. [NHL]
- Take a look at what went wrong for the Predators in the playoffs this year. [NHL]
- As was the plan at the beginning of the rebuild, Kyle Dubas has been promoted to general mange or the Toronto Maple Leafs. [Sportsnet]
- Elliotte Friedman's 31 Thoughts include Dubas’ promotion, Joe Thornton, Rod Brind’Amour, and so much more. [Sportsnet]
- Been missing the action at the World Championship Tournament? Here's your chance to catch up. [NHL]
- Humboldt Bronco Kaleb Dahlgren has committed to York University. [TSN]
- Speaking of Humboldt, it has been announced that there will be a Broncos team next season. [NHL]/