Sunday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty the subject of trade rumours on draft weekend

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• While the Canadiens were grabbing an armful of prospects, there were rumours of a trade of Max Pacioretty, but in the end nothing transpired. [Montreal Gazette ]
• Perhaps on a related note:/

We are proud announce that Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens is now a client of Octagon.

— Allan Walsh (@walsha) June 23, 2018

• This is the current situation:/

MTL has nothing going on Max Pacioretty trade front. At this point, the plan is to keep him in the lineup. That could change but for now...c’est tout.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 23, 2018

• Montreal is showing interest in Ryan O’Reilly, and the Sabres are looking to move him before his July 1 signing bonus is due. [Bob McKenzie]
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi was relaxed on one of the biggest days of his life, which is a good sign for a player expected to fill a major role in Montreal. [The Athletic]
• Bergevin is happy with his team’s selection of the “natural centre.” [Canadiens.com]
• A full list of all the picks made in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. [NHL.com]
• Trevor Timmins breaks down the prospects he and his team added this weekend. [Canadiens.com]
• The Habs’ selections seem to be happy with their new home:/

Merci @CanadiensMTL for believing in me #Habs pic.twitter.com/7cyjcClP1w

— cam (@cam_hillis) June 24, 2018

Couldn't be more honored to be drafted to @CanadiensMTL today! A dream made possible by everyone who has helped along the way. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/7xS3G6RNkq

— Jordan Harris (@jharris004) June 23, 2018

• A feature from early in the season on 123rd oveall pick Jack Gorniak. [WXOW Marotta]
• Nicolas Deslauriers and his dog were happy with the Canadiens’ haul:/

Even my dog supports the @CanadiensMTL picks! Congrats everyone and see you guys soon!!! Même mon chien appuie les choix des @CanadiensMTL au #nhldraft2018 ! Félicitations à tous et au plaisir de vous voir bientôt !!! pic.twitter.com/A3njMkfxB9

— Nicolas Deslauriers (@Nicdeslauriers4) June 23, 2018

• Angela and Carey Price are expecting their second baby this winter:/

Baby Price #2 coming this winter! We have been praying for this pregnancy for just about a year so we are thrilled that we are finally able to share this news with everyone! Liv is beyond excited, even though I don't think she realizes that the baby is going to eventually come out of mamas tummy, haha. #pregnancyannouncement #babyprice

A post shared by Angela Price (@byangelaprice) on Jun 23, 2018 at 9:00am PDT

Around the league and elsewhere

• John Tavares will be listening to offers from five teams, including the New York Islanders, in Los Angeles. [Sportsnet]
• Ilya Kovalchuk’s stay will be more permanent, as he’s decided on the Kings as the team to help launch his NHL comeback. [Jewels From The Crown]
• The Calgary Flames didn’t get many prospects, but they added NHL players Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin on Saturday. [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
• On the other end, the Caroline Hurricanes added Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland, and Adam Fox. [Canes Country]
• Calgary’s other professional team, the CWHL’s Inferno, named Shannon Miller their new head coach yesterday. [CWHL]
• Liam Kirk became the first player born and trained in the UK to be drafted by an NHL team. [Sportsnet]
• How Jarmo Kekalainen has maintained his title of the only European general manager in the NHL. [BlueJackets.com]
• The first member of the Buffalo Sabres’ entourage to greet Rasmus Dahlin on the draft stage in Dallas? Eleven-year-old Rosie Bandura. [Buffalo News]/