ICYMI Habs assistant coach Luke Richardson is in negotiations with the Chicago Blackhawks to become their head coach. [Sportsnet]
Our own Jared Book chats with our sister-site Second City Hockey about Richardson. [Second City Hockey]
The departure of Richardson will leave the Habs with very little behind-the-bench experience. [Montreal Gazette]
The Sedins, Roberto Luongo, and Montreal’s Caroline Ouellette among the players who could be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this year. [Yahoo Sports]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
Win or lose, the Avalanche can learn from the Lightning’s past. [Sportsnet]
How a song from more than 20 years ago has become a staple of the in-arena experience in Colorado. [ESPN]
Barry Trotz talks about why he won’t be coaching next year. [NHL]
The Vancouver Canucks bring on Dale Tallon as advisor and scout. [Sportsnet]
Patrice Bergeron will reportedly meet with the Boston Bruins to discuss his future. [Sportsnet | TSN]
So what do the Edmonton Oilers do now? [Sportsnet]