Montreal Canadiens news and notes:
- Marc Bergevin will need to make good use of the current cap space if he hopes to make the Habs a Cup contender. [TSN 690]
- Michael McNiven is living with Simon Bourque and his family as he trains full-time in Montreal this summer. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The prospect goaltender is very grateful for the generosity. [Twitter]/
I would not be in the position I am today without you. Thank you so much for bringing me into your home with open arms.❤️
— Michael McNiven (@McNivenMichael) July 13, 2017
- Carey Price will be participating in the AC Celebrity Golf Championship alongside T.J. Oshie and Jeremy Roenick. [Montreal Canadiens]/
.@CP0031 will begin play at the @ACChampionship in Nevada on Friday morning in a group with @TJOshie77 and @Jeremy_Roenick. #ACCGolf pic.twitter.com/0nxPRAHU7R
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 13, 2017
Around the league and elsewhere:
- As the spectre of another lockout looms, signing bonuses are becoming more popular around the league. [TSN – Travis Yost]
- Elliotte Friedman wraps up the 2016-17 season with thoughts about Matt Duchene and the NHL’s current salary structure in the wake of the Connor McDavid contract. [Sportsnet – 30 Thoughts]
- Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle speaks for the first time one-on-one about the team that he shares with Mario Lemieux. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
- The Carolina Hurricanes might have new ownership soon. [TSN]
- Cory Schneider will inevitably be a liability to the New Jersey Devils [All About the Jersey]
- Pierre Turgeon is the new “offensive coordinator” for the Los Angeles Kings, but what does that title actually mean? [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Jim Nill has never been one to sit idle, but will it pay off this year for the Dallas Stars? [Defending Big D]
- The Minnesota Wild do not appear to have improved thus far. [Hockey Wilderness]
- The St. Louis Blues are smartly staying quiet in free agency. [St. Louis Game Time]
- Examining the seven-year anniversary of the only offer sheet ever signed by Doug Wilson. [Fear the Fin]
- The Calgary Flames can look forward to a strong defense for years yet. [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
- Hilary Knight is channeling social media to advance women’s hockey. [Excelle Sports]/
