Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Former Habs’ president and owner John David Molson has passed away. [Canadiens]
- Among many topics of conversation, Conor McKenna warns Habs fans not to expect offer sheets this summer. [TSN 690]
- One player hoping to return to Montreal next season is the recently acquired Andreas Martinsen. [RDS]
- 24 years ago Monday, Kirk Muller scored an overtime winner to sweep the Buffalo Sabres. [NHL]
- Hockey may be over for the St. John’s IceCaps, but Buddy is still working hard. [Kory Harnum]/
Buddy & I are excited to be at @TheHSF Jumpfest Kickoff! @IceCapsAHL are proud to partner with Heart & Stroke each year #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/cZrhQaP9DF
— Kory Harnum (@Koryharnum) May 8, 2017
- If you haven’t learned about Andrew Abbott, the IceCaps’ seventh man, now’s the time. [NTV]
- As the IceCaps move to Laval to become the Rocket, it’s entirely possible Bergevin has more changes in mind for the Habs’ farm team. [ICI Radio-Canada]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Nashville, TN is alight with celebratory vibes after the Predators clinched their first ever trip to the Western Conference Final. [NHL]
- After the series victory, P.K. Subban channeled his inner investigative reporter and asked the hard questions to teammate Roman Josi. [NHL]
- The Preds turned a few heads since last season, making bold trades, but the results are positive so far. [NHL]
- The Edmonton Oilers are making minced meat of the momentum theory. [Vice Sports]
- With the latest elimination in the NHL playoffs, more roster updates for the World Championships could take place for Canada, but not likely Russia. [TSN]
- Meanwhile, the Czech Republic mounted a comeback and beat Finland in a shootout in their third game of the competition. [NHL]
- John Tavares underwent surgery on his hand just a few weeks ago. [Newsday]
- There was a possible leak of hats for the Vegas Golden Knights, which could tease the team’s inaugural jerseys. [Yahoo! Sports]
- If you were on the edge of your seat awaiting a reversal of the NHL’s Olympic plans, you can settle back in. Nothing is changing. [Darren Dreger]/
IIHF’s René Fasel in Paris Tues. I’m told there isn’t more that can be done to sway NHL owners to change view on 2018 Olympics. Too late.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) May 8, 2017
- Former Canadiens’ player Tom Kostopoulos will play his 19th pro season next year. [The AHL]
- Patrick Eaves’ mom is cool. [Patrick Eaves]/
My birthday card from my Mum 😝 Well played Mama Eaves… well played. pic.twitter.com/rBhjXoR566
— RealPatrickEaves (@Patrick_Eaves) May 8, 2017
- Lias Andersson is heading back to Frolunda HC. [Johan Rylander]/
