Sunday Habs Headlines: How NHL GMs hang onto their positions even after poor performances
In today’s links, the various reasons for not removing a general manager, Evans discusses joining the Canadiens organization, and some behind-the-scenes looks at teen sensation Patrik Laine.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- There are several reasons why general managers, such a Marc Bergevin, don’t get fired after extended periods of underwhelming results. [ESPN]
- If you didn’t read it yesterday, Nathan Ni wrote an article on how the Canadiens organization turned a corner in the summer of 1955. [EOTP]
- Jake Evans spoke about signing in Montreal and what his hopes are for his first professional season:/
A real-time transcript of the interview that Jake Evans gave in the pre-show of the Laval Rocket broadcast on 91.9. Smart safe answers. Looking forward to seeing him play next season. #Habs pic.twitter.com/id6DRx92JF
— Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) April 14, 2018
- See the recap of Lukas Vejdemo’s SHL season in video form:/
New Video: Lukas Vejdemo 17/18 Season Highlightshttps://t.co/rX6CfvMKWe
— Zäch Ellénthål (@zellenthal_DIF) April 14, 2018
Around the league and elsewhere
- An in-depth profile on emerging superstar Patrik Laine, with the most important tidbit perhaps that he’s focused on improving his English so his humour shines through. [ESPN]
- “I’ll turn 20 on April 19th. We won’t play that day, so maybe I can have some cake. Assuming someone will bake a cake.” Read his own deep thoughts written just before he embarked on his first NHL post-season journey. [Jets.com]
- Josh Gorges will contemplate his future in the off-season. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
- Out for two crucial home games while his team is down 2-0, how will Nazem Kadri’s absence impact the Toronto Maple Leafs? [Sportsnet]
- The GoFundMe campaign for the Humboldt Broncos has surpassed $11 million. How will all that money be distributed? [CBC]/