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Saturday Habs Headlines: Laval Rocket need a more mature approach

In today’s links, a change in mindset for Laval, Mailloux a top trade commodity, Boom Boom Geoffrion’s Stanley Cup record, McDavid’s next contract negotiations, Mathieu Darche’s first day on Long Island, and stories from the Memorial Cup.

Posted on by Justin Blades
Credit: James Hajjar/l’Arena du Rocket, Inc.

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Laval Rocket lamented the immaturity they showed in losing Game 2 of the AHL’s Eastern Conference Final. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Logan Mailloux and one of the Canadiens’ first-round picks are found on Chris Johnston’s trade board. [The Athletic]
  • Looking at the centre market. [Sportsnet]
  • Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion’s record of 53 consecutive Stanley Cup Final games from 1951 to 1960 is one that will likely belong to him forever. [NHL.com]
  • François Gagnon will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The Edmonton Oilers’ fans are preparing for the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey operations CEO Jeff Jackson is also preparing for contract negotiations with Connor McDavid. [NHL.com]
  • Sam Bennett was given a bigger role with the Florida Panthers after being traded by the Calgary Flames, and that unlocked the talents he currently displays. [NHL.com]
  • The schedule for the Stanley Cup Final, which begins on June 4 in Edmonton. [NHL.com]
  • Mathieu Darche’s first order of business was to call all of the New York Islanders players to speak with them directly. And tell them they were now allowed to grow facial hair. [La Presse]
  • Darche signed Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist to contract extensions. [NHL.com]
  • Brad Treliving was given a vote of confidence from the CEO of MLSE, but he faces a similar situation to the one that turned the Calgary Flames from a competitive team to a rebuilding one after some ill-advised moves. [La Presse]
  • Jarmo Kekalainen has joined the Buffalo Sabres as a senior adviser. [NHL.com]
  • Josh Mahura was signed to a two-year extension by the Seattle Kraken. [NHL.com]
  • The Utah Mammoth signed Gabe Smith to his entry-level contract. [TSN]
  • The 2025 NHL Playoffs’ all-bust team. [The Athletic]
  • The London Knights beat the Moncton Wildcats in the semifinal to advance to he Memorial Cup Final. [TSN]
  • Gavin McKenna isn’t concerned about his personal stats as long as the Medicine Hat Tigers win the Memorial Cup. [La Presse]

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