Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- In an interview with Philippe Cantin of La Presse, Michel Therrien insists nobody is more disappointed in the Habs season than he is, and states that he never doubted his job security. [La Presse]
- It was an interesting season for Philip Danault, and one he says he will never forget, as the Victoriaville-native was traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Canadiens. [RDS]
- Habs prospect Martin Reway is still very much open to the possibility of returning to North America to continue his hockey career. [RDS]
- Unfortunately, Reway sustained an injury in a friendly contest and may now miss the IIHF World Championships:
— Patrik B (@Zeb_Habs) April 22, 2016
- A pending unrestricted free agent, St. John’s Ice Caps captain Gabriel Dumont is not yet ready to pack his bags for European hockey. [RDS]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- After a drawn out trade-demand saga, Jonathan Drouin has found a place in in the Tampa Bay lineup this post-season. Has Drouin earned himself a future in Tampa Bay? [SN]
- Game six of a playoff series is always special, and they get even better when the games go to sudden death – Sean McIndoe takes a look back at some terrific game six overtime moments. [SN]
- Having put up another impressive season in San Jose, should “Jumbo” Joe Thornton feature on Canada’s World Cup roster at 36-years-old? [TSN]
- Greg Powers, the Head Coach of the NCAA’s Arizona State Sun Devils, discusses the process of building a Division I hockey program in the desert. [The Players Tribune]
- Chicago Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley took issue with what he considers late puck-drop times for the first round of the NHL playoffs, and even drew a response out of Gary Bettman. [Eye on Hockey]
- Darryl Sutter remains unhappy with the officiating in his Kings‘ first round series against the state-rival Sharks. [Puck Daddy]
