Montreal Canadiens news & notes
- With various teams committing heavy dollar figures on free agents and parting with significant future pieces in trades, the Canadiens have taken a cautious approach to the free-agency period [Sportsnet]
- Max Domi takes the time to tour the Montreal area, as well as meet people within the community [Canadiens]
- Montreal was tagged as a winner in this early portion of free agency [Sportsnet]
- Tomas Plekanec is pleased to return to the team that he’s spent the majority of his career with, believing the club can return to the post season [Montreal Gazette]
- Former Canadien David Desharnais will play in the KHL for the 2018-19 season:/
Lokomotiv announced a 1-year deal with David Desharnais https://t.co/el0mvuptDP
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 2, 2018
- Carey Price took the time to play in a charity baseball game using a familiar piece of equipment:/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Calgary makes a big splash, landing sniper James Neal for the next five years. [TSN]
- Jumbo Joe is staying yet another year with the San Jose Sharks [TSN]
- Small moves with big consequences could be hurtful to NHL teams down the road. [The Athletic]
- Ryan O’Reilly is ready for a fresh start with the St. Louis Blues [NHL]/
