Sunday Habs Headlines: Mattias Norlinder reportedly mulling offer from Montreal

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The Canadiens have reportedly reached out to Mattias Norlinder about a contract for this season. [Aftonbladet]
• Ivan Demidov is set to play with SKA Saint Petersburg this season, wearing #91 for the KHL team. [Journal de Montreal]
• Martin Necas believes there were talks between Montreal and the Carolina Hurricanes regarding a trade involving him. He also expressed his admiration for the Bell Centre and its ice. [TVA Sports]
• How much do you know about Juraj Slafkovský? [Canadiens.com]
• Stu Cowan doesn’t believe the Canadiens will be a playoff team this year. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Seth Jarvis signed an eight-year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. [NHL.com]

• Tyler Johnson signed a professional tryout contract with the Boston Bruins. [TSN]
• Utah signed defenceman Robert Bortuzzo to a one-year deal. [TSN]
• The Winnipeg Jets hope new coach Scott Arniel can help them avoid another early playoff exit. [NHL.com]