Saturday Habs Headlines: Waiting for Marc Bergevin’s big move
Your daily links, including a crash in confidence for Montreal’s head office, Marc Bergevin dreaming big while not looking ahead, More analysis of the Andrei Markov news, and more.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Elliotte Friedman believes Marc Bergevin may be dreaming of a big move, and may hope to pull one off this summer. [FRS]
- Curiously, despite Carey Price’s world-class ability to block shots, the Habs have surrounded him with shot blockers.. [Marc Dumont/TSN 690]
- Here’s a look at what’s good and what’s bad about the Habs’ current salary cap situation. [NBC Sports]
- If it were up to what a GM wanted and roster space or salary cap weren’t an issue, the Habs would still have Andrei Markov - but the NHL is a business and they don’t. [TSN 690]
- Arpon Basu discusses his thoughts on the Markov situation. [TSN 690] and also [TSN 1050]
- Leaving Montreal makes Andrei Markov sad, just as it does for fans. [Montreal Gazette]
- Markov’s play may not be easily replaced by the Canadiens, possibly not at all. [The Hockey News]
- Jordie Benn may play a bigger role for the Canadiens next season, and he’s well positioned to do so and be a high-value player for Montreal. [Cerebral Puck]
- Joni Ikonen will have an opportunity this week to try to play his way onto a WJC roster. [Canadiens]
- It’s reported that the Habs have offered a contract to Artur Tyanulin. [Sports Business Gazette - Russian]
- James Bisson remembers the last Canadiens’ cup on its 25th anniversary. [The Score]
- Habs fans should want to see more of Pedro Martinez at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens always win when the former Expos pitcher is in town. [Canadiens]
- Pierre Allard discusses the pros and cons of shakes when it comes to complimenting or supplementing meals on a fitness routine. [Canadiens]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Ryan Johansen signed an eight-year extension with the Predators. [OTF]
- NHL front office confidence poll results are in - Habs fans shouldn’t be surprised to see Montreal lingering near the bottom. [The Hockey News]
- Our pals over at Canes’ Country have been on a hot-take-a-thon, and here’s the grand finale of it all. [CC]
- Terrell Owens, former Montreal Alouettes receiver, was in Montreal for some training, and he showed off to the younger Kris Letang. [RDS]
- Take a trip down memory lane for no reason, except maybe defunct Friday. [Eric Poole]/
Defunct Friday: California Golden Seals #seals #goldenseals #hockey #nhl #NorCal pic.twitter.com/93D8ZDiVhL
— Eric Poole (@Epoole88) July 28, 2017