Wednesday Habs Headlines: “They showed us Demidov’s goal five times”
In today’s links, Bogdan Konyushkov talks about heading to Montreal for the first time, questions surrounding Dach and Dvorak, and preparing for game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Could Yanni Gourde’s recent deal offer a template for Christian Dvorak? [Journal de Montreal]
Are the Canadiens interested in Marco Rossi? [La Presse]
Amid rumours linking Montreal and Jonathan Marchessault, the Habs would do well to remember prioritizing long-term fit. [The Hockey Writers]
The Montreal Victoire chose to protect Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and Ann-Renée Desbiens for the upcoming expansion draft. [EOTP]
Around the league and elsewhere
Connor McDavid and Aleksander Barkov will drive the outcome of this Stanley Cup rematch. [Sportsnet]
McDavid and the question of his legacy. [La Presse]
Corey Perry isn’t planning to retire yet. [Sportsnet]
Seth Jones and Brad Marchand are paying dividends for the Florida Panthers. [RDS]
His time with the Panthers has been a life-altering experience for Paul Maurice. [NHL.com]
Rasmus Kupari signs a two-year deal with Lugano HC of the Swiss League. [Sportsnet]
The Philadelphia Flyers sign Noah Cates to a 4-year, $16 million extension. [The Athletic]
In a decision meant to help its members advocate for themselves in contract negotiations, the PWHL Players Association has voted to disclose salaries for the first time in the league’s two-season history. [The Athletic]
The protected lists for each PWHL team for the upcoming expansion draft can be found here. [PWHL]
