Monday Habs Headlines: Joel Armia could be a diamond in the rough

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Joel Armia is a diamond in the rough, and if placed with the right players, his offense might just take the next step. [TSN]
• Max Pacioretty was taking in yesterday’s Coupe Rogers final, and gave a short interview on his summer in Montreal, his training for the upcoming season, and the support he’s received from the fans. [TVA Sports]
• Max Domi is excited about suiting up with the Habs and acknowledges it’s an honour to represent the logo and the former players. [Journal de Montreal]
• If you’re looking to buy a house in Florida, Max Pacioretty is selling his for just $4.5 million CAD. [Yahoo Sports]
• Comparing Marc Bergevin to his immediate predecessor, Bob Gainey. [The Hockey Writers]
• Andrew Shaw and his beautiful wife just celebrated their one-year anniversary/

Happy 1st Anniversary to the most amazing wife, mother and best friend a man can ask for! 🥂 here’s to forever! Love you so much

A post shared by Andrew Shaw (@shawz65) on Aug 12, 2018 at 11:31am PDT

• Registration is open now for the Habs and Fabs hockey school! /

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A post shared by Les Canadiennes (@lescanadiennes) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:48am PDT

Around the league and elsewhere

• Tim Soderlund stays on the Blackhawk’s radar with another solid year in Sweden (surprise appearance from an EOTP staff member!) [Second City Hockey]
• Trophies flanked Stan Mikita’s casket on Sunday/

Hart, Art Ross and Lady Byng trophies flank @NHLBlackhawks legend Stan Mikita's casket today in United Center Atrium for his public visitation. Stan won the Art Ross 4 times, the Hart and Lady Byng twice each #Blackhawks @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/O1DLGJDc60

— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) August 12, 2018

• Three questions facing the Edmonton Oilers this season. [NHL]
• A look at seven prospects who raised 2019 NHL Draft stock during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. [NHL]/