Montreal Canadiens news and notes:
- Andrew Berkshire chats with the new Editor-in-Chief of The Athletic: Montreal, Arpon Basu. [Andrew Berkshire Podcast]
- Newly-drafted Scott Walford has been taking French immersion classes since he was nine, but never dreamed he’d have the opportunity to use it in an environment like this. [LNH.com]
- The NHL looks at Patrick Roy as part of its continuing series on its greatest 100 players. [NHL.com]
- Lukas Vejdemo goes coast-to-coast to set up a goal for Djurgårdens IF. [Patrik Bexell]/
Lukas Vejdemo with a raid; strong skating and high speed and a good drop to set up this goal for #DIFHockey #Habs @HabsEOTP pic.twitter.com/YBP14rFFDV
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) August 17, 2017
Around the league and elsewhere:
- A conversation with Henrik Lundqvist. [Blueshirt Banter and Patrik Bexell]
- The Buffalo Sabres resigned Zemgus Girgensons to a 2 year contract. [Die by the Blade]
- John Tavares, on the other hand, is taking his time with regard to his future. [TSN]
- How did Ilya Brzygalov become a part of Overwatch? [Yahoo! Sports]
- John Klingberg is an advocate against sexual assault. [Defending Big D]/
“Not Alone Never Forgotten” is the English translation. It’s a slogan in Sweden those against sexual assault commonly use. H/t @Zeb_Habs https://t.co/nqL9eC9Vx1
— DefendingBigD (@DefendingBigD) August 17, 2017
- Mikael Granlund injured his ankle during an off-season run. [Sportsnet]
- All you wanted to know about the NWHL’s junior draft. [The Ice Garden]/
