Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- New signing Jakub Jerabek is eager to make a good first impression this coming season, while Jaroslav Spacek has exciting praise for the young blue-liner. [Canadiens]
- Ex-Hab Yannick Weber believes his brother-in-law, Carey Price, will extend his contract with the Montreal Canadiens this summer. [La Presse]
- Michael McNiven was named the OHL’s Goaltender of the Year. [EOTP]
- McNiven took to Twitter afterward to say thanks for the support he has received this year. [Twitter]
- With the Ice Caps leaving St. John’s for Laval, there is more than just a hockey team being lost. [The Telegram]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Bob McKenzie discussed whether or not he believes the NHL made the right call when it comes to Matt Niskanen’s hit on Sidney Crosby. [TSN 690]
- Vadim Shipachyov, who was linked to the Habs next year, may soon sign an NHL contract: /
Multiple offers for an NHL deal are in. Chances are Shipachyov signs one before the World Championships.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) May 1, 2017
- With concussions continuing to be an issue in hockey, Guillaume Latendresse spoke out about his experience with brain trauma. [JDM]
- Todd McLellan shot back at Randy Carlyle after the Ducks’ head coach suggested Connor McDavid is treated favourably by referees. [TSN]
- Growing up with two mothers, Spokane Chiefs’ forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan has skated a unique path. [Spokesman]/
