Wednesday Habs Headlines: Marc Bergevin under the microscope

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Marc Bergevin failed to add skill at the deadline, and it’s still something he needs to find heading into next season. [TSN 690]
• Does the success of the Nashville Predators reflect poorly upon Marc Bergevin? [TSN 690]
• Philippe Cantin declares the winner in year one of The Trade. [La Presse]
• Halifax Mooseheads head coach André Tourigny has been interviewed twice for the head coaching position of the Laval Rocket. [Jean-Charles Lajoie]
• The Windsor Spitfires are looking to two Canadiens prospects as they prepare to host the Memorial Cup. [Montreal Gazette]/

Around the league and elsewhere

• Concussion spotters had their hands tied as Sidney Crosby flew head first into the boards during Game Six. [USA Today]
• What really is going on with Crosby’s concussion situation? [PensBurgh]
• Why did Crosby keep playing after his head impact? [Washington Post]
• Alex Ovechkin sent a message to his teammates by accepting a place on the third line. [Washington Post]
• The Vegas Golden Knights are counting on Vadim Shipachyov for offence. [NHL.com]
• Michel Therrien and Jim Montgomery received second interviews for the Florida Panthers’ head coaching vacancy. [George Richards]/

#FlaPanthers talked to U-Denver coach Jim Montgomery a second time; former #Canadiens #Pens coach Michel Therrien getting a 2nd interview. pic.twitter.com/MNCJLvndt4

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) May 9, 2017

• Ilya Kovalchuk is eyeing an NHL return, and the New Jersey Devils are open to a sign-and-trade. [TSN]
• Reports indicate that the New York Islanders will likely table an 8 year/$80M contract extension to John Tavares. [TSN]
• The Los Angeles Kings have signed pending RFA Tanner Pearson to a 4 year/$15M extension. [TSN]
• The Dallas Stars have acquired the rights to pending UFA Ben Bishop from the Kings for the fourth-round pick acquired from Montreal in the Jordie Benn trade. [TSN]
• Chris Creamer worked with the NHL to produce a striking history of the league’s franchises throughout history. [Twitter]/

When the NHL & I work together good things happen! Check out the video history of NHL team logo changes since 1917https://t.co/xZV3tJfyE2 pic.twitter.com/S4NRfxcjJi

— Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) May 8, 2017

• Rene Fasel hasn’t given up on NHL players in Pyeongchang. [TSN]
• Latvian fans forever. [Twitter]/

There's a massive conga line at the arena. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/oZ3TSpBXqh

— Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisNHL) May 9, 2017