ICYMI: Shea Weber will be out 5-6 months after undergoing surgery on his right knee. [EOTP | Montreal Canadiens]
Surgery represented a “definitive and long-term solution”, said Dr. David Mulder. [Montreal Canadiens]
The severity and the surprise of Weber’s injury will raise questions for and about the Habs’ medical staff. [Montreal Gazette]
With Weber out, who will form the Canadiens’ defence corps next season? [Journal de Montreal]
Weber’s injury gives the Canadiens the perfect reason to use 2018-19 to rebuild. [Montreal Gazette]
It’s time for Marc Bergevin to put aside public mentions of the playoffs and level with the Habs faithful. [Sportsnet]
Despite a vow of increase transparency, Weber’s status was purposely not disclosed until after the Draft and Development Camp. Is being transparent about a lack of transparency good enough? [The Athletic]
Are the Habs blocking a possible return for the Nordiques? [RDS]
Are the Pittsburgh Penguins interested in Max Pacioretty? [Pensburgh]/
Around the league and elsewhere
Can the Toronto Maple Leafs really keep John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner? “We can, and we will” – says GM Kyle Dubas. [Sportsnet]
The Dallas Stars’ refusal to deal Miro Heiskanen could cost them Erik Karlsson. [Defending Big D]
While Justin Faulk may now be available with the Hurricanes’ acquisition of Calvin de Haan, the Chicago Blackhawks are not interested in including Brandon Saad in such a deal. [Second City Hockey]
Six NHL teams who have made themselves worse thus far this summer. [ProHockeyTalk]
From Sydney, Australia to Washington, D.C. by way of the Czech Republic. Nathan Walker has skated a long road to the NHL. [ESPN]
Forty-four players around the NHL have elected for salary arbitration. [NHLPA]/
