Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Habs’ new-look defence will determine whether they can continue to control games through puck possession. [NHL]
- A slew of new faces will attempt to fill the holes left by off-season departures for the Canadiens this coming season. [NHL]
- Michael McCarron gave back to the community by joining kids at the Bell Centre for some ball hockey yesterday. [Canadiens]
- Paul Byron and Marc Bergevin took some time to visit the Canadiens Girls Hockey School. [Twitter]
- Carey Price celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday: /
270 victoires dans la LNH, de nombreux trophées en poche, une médaille d’or olympique… et tout ça, avant 30 ans! Bonne fête @CP0031! 🎈 pic.twitter.com/YULRGPeKJ9
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 16, 2017
- As Price enters another decade, take a look back at the milestones of his life and career over the past ten years. [Canadiens]
- If you’re wondering just how physical Noah Juulsen can play, look no further. [Twitter]
- Andrew Shaw had the company of many teammates past and present at his wedding this past weekend. [Twitter]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- A couple of Canadians will line-up for the South Korean women’s hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics. [CBC]
- The Edmonton Oilers and forward Leon Draisaitl have agreed to an eight-year contract extension. [CNB]
- Hayley Wickenheiser is involved in the development of video game technology used to diagnose concussions, and for very personal reasons. [SN]
- Mile High Hockey’s writers discuss an important off-season for the lowly Colorado Avalanche. [MHH]
- Celine Dion was spotted sporting a Vegas Golden Knights jersey while cheering on her son in Nevada. [NHL]
- Simon Orchard, an Australian field hockey player, says that making the move from the life of a pro athlete back to normalcy can be difficult on one’s mental health. [The Guardian]/
