Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Marc Bergevin has stated that he is not actively shopping his core but if others around the league are willing to make offers, then he is willing to listen. [Sportsnet | RDS]
- Prospect Pierre-Luc Dubois’s size, skills and work ethic all make him the perfect candidate for the Canadiens to choose 9th overall. But will he still be available when the team makes their pick? [Montreal Gazette]
- Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli refuted rumours that suggested the Oilers were willing to make a trade for P.K. Subban. [EOTP]
- Check out the top 10 Montreal Canadiens debuts! [Canadiens]
- Subban was recognized for his charitable contributors and work with the community. [Twitter]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Calgary Flames became the third NHL team to part ways with their head coach this summer, having relieved Bob Hartley of his duties. [Matchsticks & Gasoline | TSN]
- Meanwhile, the race to hire Bruce Boudreau is heating up. It seems that multiple teams have already started contacting the ex-Anaheim Ducks coach. [OC Register]
- One of the teams who haven’t reached out to Boudreau, seem to be the Ottawa Senators:
As near as I can tell, OTT has interviewed/will interview: Mike Yeo, Marc Crawford, Guy Boucher, Randy Carlyle, Benoit Groulx, Kevin Dineen.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) May 3, 2016
- While Toronto Maple Leafs fans might be enjoying the fact that they have landed the first overall pick a little too much, here’s why they shouldn’t be so smug just yet. [Down Goes Brown | Sportsnet]
- With the bevy of questionable hits being doled out through these playoffs, it’s high time the NHL interfered to bring things back under control. [National Post]
- Speaking of questionable hits, Kris Letang only received a one game suspension for his hit on Marcus Johansson. [Pensburgh | Japers’ Rink]
- Through Max Domi was not one of the finalists nominated for the Masterton Trophy this year, here’s why he embodies the spirit of that award. [Five For Howling]
- The latest attempt to build an arena in Seattle has hit another roadblock. [TVA Sports]
- The Boston Bruins have been bit hard by the injury bug:
Les Bruins annoncent que Beleskey, Krejci et Krug ont été opérés. On parle de 5 mois pour Krejci et 6 mois pour Krug
— Guillaume Lefrançois (@glefrancoisLP) May 3, 2016
