Monday Habs Headlines: Will Bitten is off to the Memorial Cup
Here are your daily links including Bitten winning the Robertson Cup, Mother’s Day wishes, and discussing the Canadiens coach upheaval.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Will Bitten and the Hamilton Bulldogs are on their way to the Memorial Cup after winning the Roberston Cup on Sunday. [NHL]
- Markus Eisenschmid scored the overtime winner to give Germany a 3-2 victory over Finland in the IIHF World Hockey Championship. [NHL]
- The Habs pay tribute to hockey moms for their continued love, support and guidance. [NHL]
- Every day is Mother’s Day for Carey Price. [The Athletic]
- Brendan Gallagher threw an oldie on his Instagram to say happy Mother’s Day... if you ignore the the socks and sandals, it’s a nice pic. /
- Happy Mother’s Day from the Laval Rocket. [Twitter]
- Les Canadiennes didn’t forget Mother’s Day either. [Twitter]
- EOTP’s What’s Habening podcast is back and Scott Matla talking about the coach upheaval in the Canadiens organization. [EOTP]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Looks like former Hab, Lars Eller, has is finally at home with the Washington Capitals. [National Post]
- Evgeny Kuznetsov’s creativity is a big reason the Capitals have their best shot at a Stanley Cup in two decades. [Sportsnet]
- Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba have been exceptional in the playoffs for the Winnipeg Jets, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by the team. [TSN]
- Brooks Orpik breaks down the Penguins-Capitals rivalry by comparing Ovechkin and Crosby. [Sportsnet]
- P.K Subban may be in Nashville now, but the Montreal Children’s Hospital remembered their supporter’s birthday. /
Today is the birthday of someone very special for the kids at the Hospital!
— Montréal Children's (@HopitalChildren) May 13, 2018
Thank you for supporting sick children and helping us in our mission. You're irreplaceable! Happy birthday, @PKSubban1 ! pic.twitter.com/40muxkvubb