Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Ivan Demidov has the potential to have the greatest offensive impact on the Canadiens since Guy Lafleur. [RDS]
- Demidov is on his way to Montreal, he just has to get his work visas first. [RDS]
- Demidov will be wearing no. 93 when he suits up with the Canadiens. [TSN]
- Demidov’s exemplary behaviour is what prompted the thumbs up for early release from his contract. [Journal de Montreal]
- Or was it because of the prospect of him facing Alexander Ovechkin in the first round of the playoffs? [Journal de Montreal]
- The excitement is palpable among Habs fans as the team inches closer to clinching a playoff spot. [CBC]
- Josh Anderson is in the running for the Masterton Trophy. [Yahoo Sports]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero has died at age 62. [Sportsnet]
- In a remarkable hockey moment, the Vancouver Canucks made history as the first team to overcome a 3-goal deficit in the final minute, staving off elimination for another day in the process. [NY Times]
- How many NHL records are really unbreakable? [NY Times]
- The Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention for the 14th straight season. [ESPN]
