Friday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty deserves respect

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Rejean Tremblay says that it’s time for the Canadiens to stop messing around and settle the issue of Max Pacioretty’s contract. [Journal de Montreal | Google Translate]
• Max Domi says the Habs have the pieces it takes to win. [CBC]
• TVA says that their recent financial struggles are owing to the Habs’ on-ice futility last season. [Montreal Gazette]
• Ryan Poehling and Cayden Primeau both feature on Team USA’s final 29 man roster for the World Junior Summer Showcase, although Poehling will not play due to injury. [Montreal Canadiens]
• Scott Matla joined Corncob Hockey to discuss the Atlantic Division teams. [Corncob Hockey (Podcast)]/

Around the league and elsewhere

• More details have been released in the Austin Watson domestic assault case. [The Tennessean]
• Which NHLers are leading candidates to have their numbers retired in the near future? [TVA]
• An inside look at Chris Kreider’s recovery from blood clots. [ESPN]
• Are the Arizona Coyotes now in the playoff discussion, thanks to their offseason moves? [ProHockeyTalk]
• Six QMJHL players will represent Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. [RDS]
• William Nylander is looking for a long-term contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [TSN]
• Who are the comparables around the league for each NHL defenceman? [TSN]
• Meet Dan LaTorraca, the Carolina Hurricanes’ social media maestro. [Canes Country]
• Beyond Rasmus Dahlin and Marco Scandella, the Buffalo Sabres have four potential candidates for that final left defence roster spot. [The Athletic]
• More Top 25 Under 25 profiles from around SB Nation, including Broad Street Hockey (Honourable Mentions), On the Forecheck (#21: Konstantin Volkov), Blueshirt Banter (#25-#21), The Cannon (#24: Calvin Thurkauf), and Pension Plan Puppets (#22: Dmytro Timashov).
• Brynäs IF welcomes Olympic and World Champion Jennifer Wakefield. [Brynäs IF (Swedish)]/

Jennifer Wakefield väljer Brynäs! Läs allt om värvningen här: https://t.co/GiHyuoYGkh #WelcomeWakefield🔥 pic.twitter.com/AqvZVdS2rb

— Brynäs IF (@Brynas) August 2, 2018