Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Marc Bergevin needs to seriously consider pursuing impending free agent Matt Duchene this offseason. [RDS | Google Translate]
- Duchene counts The Hockey Sweater among one of his favourite books, and purchased it for his son shortly after his birth. [Journal de Montreal]
- Max Domi is looking to expand his musical horizons this offseason. [Montreal Canadiens]
- The Canadiens are well represented in the CHL playoffs, with Nick Suzuki (OHL), Joel Teasdale (QMJHL), and Cole Fonstad all preparing to battle for their respective league titles. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Les Canadiennes bid adieu to the CWHL./
Dear #FabsFans,
A glorious chapter in the ongoing story of our club ends today.
Your generous and passionate support over the years will continue to inspire our next adventures.
Thank you! ❤️
Stay tuned ➡️ https://t.co/KMcMditjkk pic.twitter.com/sAQeIY3aHQ
— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) May 1, 2019
Around the league and elsewhere
- Which surviving team should fans of each Canadian team cheer for? [The Athletic]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets’ playoff run is fueled by a resurgent Sergei Bobrovsky. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Nathan MacKinnon and Marc-Edouard Vlasic are locked in a duel to the end as the Avalanche and Sharks continue their series. [RDS]
- No matter what happens this postseason, the Avalanche are well poised to build off their run. [ProHockeyTalk]
- With Petr Mrazek out for game 3, it looks like Curtis McElhinney will make his first career playoff start. [ProHockeyTalk]
- The New York Rangers have acquired the rights to Adam Fox. [Blueshirt Banter]
- These “weird-ass” playoffs are further proof that the NHL needs to better advertise its small-market stars. [The Athletic]
- The CWHL is auctioning off its trophies as it prepares to formally cease operations. [The Athletic]
- Discussions are underway regarding the future of North American professional women’s hockey. [The Athletic]/
Wednesday’s playoff schedule
Game 3: New York Islanders @ Carolina Hurricanes (Hurricanes lead 2-0)
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv / Rogers NHL Live
Game 4: St. Louis Blues @ Dallas Stars (Blues lead 2-1)
Start time: 9:30 PM EDT / 6:30 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv / Rogers NHL Live
