Montreal Canadiens Links
- Michael McCarron will be joining the professional ranks next season, the question remains as to to whether or not it will be in Montreal or St John’s. [IceCaps]
- Brendan Gallagher dishes about what’s hot and what’s not across the 29 other cities in the NHL. [Canadiens]
- Could putting money into mental training and mental health help the Canadiens gain an edge on the opposition? Our very own @HappyCaraT offers her take. [EOTP]
- Stan Fischler looks back at one of the greatest hockey fights of all-time, taking place on March 16, 1947 during a game between the Habs and the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. [The Hockey News]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford spent his special day with the Stanley Cup, bringing it to his hometown of Châteauguay, Quebec. [RDS]
- The Anaheim Ducks got a little bigger and tougher today, inking free agent forward Chris Stewart to a one-year, $1.7 million deal. [Anaheim Calling]
- Former Boston Bruins tough guy Milan Lucic met with the media over the weekend, and he’s thrilled to be a member of the Los Angeles Kings. [NHL]
- Here’s a great read showing an inside look at the man behind the NHL Department of Player Safety. [Boston Globe]
- Toronto Maple Leafs fourth overall pick Mitch Marner is embracing all the expectations that come with being a high draft pick in the biggest hockey market in the world. [TSN]
- Check out the top five goals from NHL development camp, featuring top prospects Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres and Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. [Puck Daddy]
- Speaking of Eichel, he’s got one hell of a powerful shot. [Sportsnet]