As fans continue to react to the trade of Subban for Shea Weber, one fan returned their jersey with a message directed to the Canadiens management written on it. [ESPN]
While we search for reasons why Marc Bergevin and company decided to move Subban, Renaud Lavoie points to an example of what he believes the club felt was Subban “showing up” the organization. [SN]
Jonathan Willis investigates the four types of July 1st signings, noting the Canadiens’ signing of Radulov as a “low-risk, high-reward” deal. [SN]
The hopes of the Habs – or any other team in the league – signing KHL star Vadim Shipachyov took a hit after news that he is expected to be at camp with SKA St. Petersburg next week. [Twitter]
The departure of Subban represents the favouring of a more conservative style for a more conservative league — and some still somehow wonder where all the fans are going. [Globe and Mail]
While adjusting to professional hockey is difficult for any young player, it is made even more so for young Europeans who can’t communicate with their coaches and teammates in English. [Washington Post]
Former-Hab P.A. Parenteau will make his return to the New York Islanders, with whom he previously played for two seasons, after signing a one-year contract with the team. [Puck Daddy]
