Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Coach Michel Therrien reflected on how his team performed last season and offered his thoughts on the growth of both Brendan Gallagher and Alex Galchenyuk. He also mentioned that he met with several players over the summer and will be meeting with Max Pacioretty today. [91.9 Sport]
- How did this iconic image from the Canadiens’ 23rd Stanley Cup victory, come about?
30 years ago tonight: Bob Gainey, his teeth, @19LarryRobinson & #Habs 23rd Cup. How Bob Fisher shot this scene: pic.twitter.com/pbuNaFmiky
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) May 24, 2016
- Defenseman Mark Barberio shared which traits his ultimate hockey player would have. [Canadiens]
- The Canadiens are still interested in obtaining the services of Vadim Shipachyov:/
Hearing #Habs and Shipachov have moved closer to a deal. Both sides not miles apart but discussions ongoing.
— Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) May 24, 2016
- In 1985, a promising young goaltender helped Montreal’s AHL affiliate win the Calder Cup:/
#AHLOnThisDate in 1985: Sherbrooke, led by 19-year-old goalie Patrick Roy, defeats Baltimore to win the #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/0HXUyJGBlI
— AHL Communications (@AHLPR) May 24, 2016
May 24th 1985: Roy wins Calder Cup, May 24th 1986: Roy wins Stanley Cup. https://t.co/nAyk2nY14i
— Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) May 24, 2016
- Andrei Kostitsyn will not be playing in the NHL this year:
Andrei Kostitsyn has re-signed for a year in the KHL, once again killing the yearly rumour of a comeback. #Habs
— Brennan Klak (@nhlupdate) May 24, 2016
- What are you waiting for? Go meet Youppi!/
Only 5 days left before @Hockeyderue! Join us for street hockey, @CanadiensMTL legends, Youppi!, prizes and more! pic.twitter.com/rq29i5PUBd
— CHC – Fondation (@CHCFondation) May 24, 2016
Around The League and Elsewhere
- Time is running out for the St. Louis Blues. After having squandered a early lead and game five to the San Jose Sharks, the Blues now find themselves on the brink of elimination. [SB Nation]
- A pair of passionate Tampa Bay Lightning fans have named their daughter after Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov. [NHL]
- The Boston Bruins have handed defenseman Kevan Miller to a 4 year, $10 million contract extension. [SCOC]
- Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach John Brophy was truly a one of a kind hockey presence. [Down Goes Brown | Sportsnet]
- Check out how Team North America’s World Cup roster is expected to look! Montreal’s lone representative, Alex Galchenyuk, is expected to be slotted into left wing on the third line. [NHL]
- Please keep Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie in your thoughts and prayers. Downie was diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer. [CBC | YouTube]
- Team Canada’s Rebecca Johnston is busy training with teammates Jill Saulnier and Marie-Philip Poulin:
This is basically how we feel about fitness testing this week #NWT #thegirlsarebackintown @jill_saulnier @pou29 pic.twitter.com/bsRyD8Dihs
— Rebecca Johnston (@RJohnst6) May 24, 2016
- Doug Jarvis was the latest casualty of the Boston Bruins assistant coach firing spree:/
Doug Jarvis’ not being retained as part of Bruins coaching shakeup. Joins Doug Houda among the departed.
— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) May 24, 2016
