Wednesday Habs Headlines: Marc Bergevin is not done trading yet
Here are your daily links, including the unpredictability of Marc Bergevin, exactly what the GM has to work with, and a farewell to David Desharnais
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- When it comes to Marc Bergevin, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. With less than 12 hours before the Trade Deadline, the Canadiens’ General Manager could still pull a rabbit or two out of the hat. [TSN690]
- As a potential precursor to something larger, David Desharnais was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Brandon Davidson. [EOTP]/
Davidson a great NHL story, 6th round pick, and cancer survivor, beat a lot of odds to earn a spot, and eventually first 1 way NHL contract
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) March 1, 2017
Brandon Davidson portera le numéro 88 avec les Canadiens. / Davidson will wear No. 88 with the Canadiens #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 1, 2017
- At least we’re all certainly hoping this much is true. /
Lebrun on @TSN690: "I think Bergevin absolutely wants to make another move before the deadline tomorrow."
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 28, 2017
- Jordie Benn is happy to kick off his next chapter in “Hockey Heaven.” [JDM]
- ICYMI: Alex Galchenyuk is awesome./
With his OT winner, #Habs improve to 14-1-0 when Alex Galchenyuk scores a goal
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 1, 2017
- Ahead of the Trade Deadline, Andrew Zadarnowski analyzes what Habs GM Marc Bergevin has to work with if he wants to pull off any more deals. [EOTP]
- Haters can hate, but Max Pacioretty is a true leader for this Canadiens team. [TSN690]
- Montreal had an offer on the table for Brian Boyle./
Lebrun also confirmed Habs offered TB a 2nd round pick for Boyle, but Tampa chose Toronto's pick
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 28, 2017
- The Montreal Canadiens hosted You Can Play Night at the Bell Centre on Tuesday evening./
Canadiens present “You Can Play Night” under the themes of respect and inclusion.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 28, 2017
READ-> https://t.co/t782j6Y2Af.
- Speaking of potential trades, is the young Carolina defenseman Ryan Murphy worth a look? [EOTP]
- Jack Han’s most recent video features new Hab, Jordie Benn and why he shouldn’t favor his off-side./
New #1MinuteTactics: #Habs' new Dman Jordie Benn is a lefty who likes to play RD. Here's 1 reason why he shouldn't (data via @Cane_Matt) pic.twitter.com/XAHF6a4csw
— Jack Han (@ml_han) February 28, 2017
- This certainly will make things interesting for Marc Bergevin/
Reminder that after the NHL trade deadline, the #Habs will only have four regular recalls available until the end of the IceCaps season.
— Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) February 28, 2017
Around the league and elsewhere
- Former NHLerJoé Juneau is fighting back the decision to cut the Nunavik Youth Hockey Development Program in half. [Toronto Star]
- Johnny Oduya is heading back to a familiar locker room./
#NHLTrade: Johnny Oduya is headed back to the @NHLBlackhawks.
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 1, 2017
Details ➡ https://t.co/3Y1DZhnjso pic.twitter.com/KniR86yzVs
- The international hockey community lost another legend in Vladimir Petrov./
Sadly, Soviet ice hockey legend Vladimir Petrov has passed away at the age of 69. We offer our sincere condolences: https://t.co/71GREE3sxV pic.twitter.com/vmCaeG8xV2
— Russia Hockey (@russiahockey_en) February 28, 2017
- Good deeds in Halifax? Thank your friendly, neighborhood Spiderman masked hockey players. [CTV]
- NHLers with playoff experience will often have a significant impact on their younger teammates. [Sportsnet]
- A look back at Stanley Cup champs of the last 10 years will show that not all GMs need to adopt the “all in” mentality for their team to be successful. [CBC]/