The coaches will be the most vulnerable members of the teams set for a post-season during a pandemic. Claude Julien is prepared to pull out of the competition if he feels his health is in jeopardy. [The Athletic | TSN]
After earlier reports that Matt Murray would be tagged for the starting role in the qualification series versus Montreal, the goaltender is confident that role will be his. [NHL.com]
A look at Nick Suzuki’s workout routine at home in London:/
The Canadiens were the NHL’s busiest team in 2019-20 in terms of plays made per minute. [Sportsnet]
Former Montreal Stars netminder Kim St-Pierre will be the first female goaltender in the Hockey Hall of Fame. [EOTP]/
Around the league and elsewhere
St-Pierre is joined by Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Doug Wilson, and Ken Holland in the 2020 HHoF class. [NHL.com]
When will Canadiens legend Sergei Gonchar get his nomination to join them? [The Athletic]
The process of designing and building the Calgary Flames’ new arena has been set in motion. [Sportsnet]
Positive coronavirus tests forced the Tampa Bay Lightning to close their practice facilities, but the team has now been cleared to resume. [NBC Sports]
It turns out that Vancouver’s medical experts may not be so keen on having the city be an NHL hub after all. [Sportsnet]/
