Sunday Habs Headlines: The Canadiens will need to add players who can score
In today’s links, Montreal’s focus should be on scoring, why taking Tkachuk third isn’t a good idea, and the NHL tells Marchand to keep his tongue to himself.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- If the Canadiens hope to return to their winning ways, the team needs to address their scoring concerns, says former NHL coach Pierre Pagé. [TSN 690]
- While there are a few players the Canadiens could pick at third overall, they might want to stay away from Brady Tkachuk. [TVA Sports]
- Lukas Vejdemo has his goal set on grabbing a roster spot come September. [NHL]
- Here are five players that the Canadiens should consider signing. [Journal de Montreal]
- Some not so good thoughts on the John Tavares front:/
More McKenzie on Tavares: "If he goes to market, I'm thinking Montreal is not likely at the head of the class that would be in the running for John Tavares...I'm not convinced Tavares would have Montreal at the top of his list."
— NHL Prospects Watcher (@Prospects_Watch) May 5, 2018
- Les Canadiennes are in the running for Quebec top team of the year:/
⭐️ Les Canadiennes de Montréal ⭐️
— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) May 5, 2018
En nomination ➡️ Équipe de l’année
Nominee ➡️ Team of the year#GalaSportQuébec pic.twitter.com/f3LBOPcGts
- The apple doesn’t fall far from the (Pe)tree:/
And so it truly begins....first skating lesson in the books! @CCMHockey @PetryJ pic.twitter.com/FUASHqqSSm
— Julie Petry (@petryules) May 5, 2018
Around the league and elsewhere
- With Brad Marchand up to his usual antics again, the NHL felt the need to step in and warn him that licking other players was unacceptable. [TSN]
- Kitchener Rangers forward Givani Smith had to endure racial slurs both on and off the ice during the OHL Conference Finals. [The Record]
- As hockey fans, we need to do our part in calling out bigotry in and around the sport. [WIIM]
- Despite battling through a tough season, goaltender Steve Mason is not one to feel sorry for himself. [Sportsnet]
- What are NHL offer sheets, and which players could potentially receive them this off-season? [Sportsnet]
- The Vegas Golden Knights are definitely not like the NHL expansion teams of seasons past. [Globe and Mail]
- The Washington Capitals are one win away from the Eastern Conference Final. [Washington Post]/