Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s first career goal or yet another Carey Price highlight-reel save? The quest to find the Canadiens’ play of the year continues. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Newly retired Peter Budaj hopes he can stay involved in the game that he loves. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Nick Suzuki is aware that Montreal’s eyes will be on him as he prepares for the Memorial Cup. [RDS]
- Geoff Molson answers fan questions. On today’s agenda, tax differences, playoff formats, and more./
Geoff Molson answers fans questions about tax differences in different NHL markets, whether he thinks the NHL playoff format should change, and more.#GoHabsGo @NationalBank pic.twitter.com/xT3yLCSpsX
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 16, 2019
- The Laval Rocket are having some fun with their youth movement. Can you recognize these faces?/
- Cayden Primeau is hosting a fundraiser for his upcoming ocean cleanup event./
My friends and I are hosting a fundraiser to help fund our ocean cleanup event and future events. Anything will help and we appreciate your contribution!! Please feel free to pass the link along to anyone you believe would like to aid in the fight against ocean debris! Thanks! https://t.co/s2mRSYFxfU
— Cayden Primeau (@cpreems29) May 16, 2019
Around the league and elsewhere
- Esa Lindell has signed a six year contract extension worth 5.8 million dollars per annum. [Defending Big D]
- Craig MacTavish will be the head coach of HC Lokomotiv of the KHL next season. [Sportsnet]
- Doug Armstrong, Don Sweeney, and Don Waddell are the three finalists for General Manager of the Year. [ProHockeyTalk]
- His fellow coaches expect Ralph Krueger to thrive with the Buffalo Sabres. [ProHockeyTalk]
- The Nashville Predators have reached an agreement with the City of Nashville for a 30-year lease extension on Bridgestone Arena. [ESPN]
- In light of Wednesday night’s controversial game winning goal in St. Louis, Rod Brind’Amour is calling for expanded video review. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Kaapo Kakko notched his sixth goal in five games at the World Championships with a little gem against Denmark. [RDS]/
Friday’s playoff schedule
WCF Game 4: San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues (Sharks lead 2-1)
Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet 360 (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the US: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv/Rogers NHL Live
Memorial Cup Round Robin Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders (0-0-0) @ Halifax Mooseheads (0-0-0)
Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
Elsewhere: https://chl.neulion.com/chl/
