Sunday Habs Headlines: The Montreal Canadiens turn cap space into commodity
In today’s links, the Canadiens work with a contender to solve issues for both sides, Kotkaniemi gets reunited with his idol, free agency begins in the AHL as well, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The Canadiens found a way to use their cap space as a commodity, and used it to add several assets to the organization. [TSN]
- Yesterday’s acquisition of Joel Armia added one of Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s idols to the franchise. [Arpon Basu]
- If you missed it, read our breakdown of the trade. [EOTP]
- Kotkaniemi took the ice for the first time in his new Habs jersey on Friday. [NHL.com]
- A look at the Joel Armia trade from the side that gave him up. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- The situation for the Laval Rocket as NHL free agency gets set to begin. [Around The A]
- Max Pacioretty’s family is about to get even bigger:/
Congratulations to #Habs captain Max Pacioretty and his wife, Katia, who are expecting their fourth son in December. With Lorenzo, Maximus and James, Katia joked to me that Max is building his own hockey team. Best wishes to a great couple for a healthy addition to their family pic.twitter.com/RhERJSnIhO
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) June 29, 2018
Around the league and elsewhere
- Andrei Svechnikov became the first member of the 2018 NHL Draft class to sign his enrry-level contract. [Canes Country]
- The Winnipeg Jets made a second trade yesterday, adding Nic Kerdiles in exchange for Chase De Leo. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- Eddie Lack has signed a one-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. [All About The Jersey]
- Ryan Reaves has signed a two-year extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. [Knights On Ice]
- Nikolaj Ehlers now faces a conflict when he represents his country on the international stage:/
Congrats Dad 💪 oh umm sorry.. Congrats Coach? 🤔😅 https://t.co/3H64nM99Lo
— Nikolaj Ehlers (@NikolajEhlers24) June 30, 2018