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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Marc Bergevin under the microscope

Posted on by Nathan Ni

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]/

  • 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]/

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

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