Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Tomas Tatar wishes his tenure in Montreal could have ended differently. [RDS]
- The Canadiens went as far as they could with Tatar and should have no regrets. [The Hockey Writers]
- There are high expectations for the Canadiens to make the playoffs again next season, but it could prove a difficult task. [Montreal Gazette]
- Jake Allen celebrated his 31st birthday with Goal Caufield:/
Happy Birthday jakeyboyyyyyy 💙@34jallen pic.twitter.com/KG8boY8lgP
— Shannon Allen (@ShannonallyceA) August 7, 2021
- Carey Price’s top saves of the 2020-21 season:/
- How Brendan Gallagher is spending his off-season:/
Around the league an elsewhere
- Darnell Nurse has a new eight-year contract valued at $9.25 million per season. [The Copper & Blue]
- Adam Pelech’s eight-year deal with the New York Islanders comes in at a $5.75 AAV. [Lighthouse Hockey]
- Lars Eller’s off-seasons are for playing and watching tennis. [Washington City Paper]
- Due to concussions and neck problems, goaltender Anders Nilsson announced his retirement on Sunday. [NHL]
- It’s not just players who are busy getting ready for the upcoming season, the coaching staff has a big to-do list. [Sportsnet]
- Pat Maroon thinks the Tampa Bay Lightning can absolutely win the Stanley Cup for a third consecutive season. [NHL]/
