Montreal Canadiens Links
- Unrestricted free agent Alexander Semin’s agent says his client is willing to accept a one-year deal. Considering the potential upside, should the Habs sign him? [Twitter]
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 5, 2015
- Could Nikita Scherbak make the Habs this season? That question will be front and centre throughout the week at development camp. [La Presse]
- Speaking of Scherbak, he has bulked up a ton; cracking the 200 lbs mark in the past year. [Twitter]
— J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) July 5, 2015
- Scherbak, Michael McCaron and 2015 first round pick Noah Juulsen met the media on day 1 of camp yesterday. [Canadiens]
- Shannon Penfound attended the NHL draft two weeks ago, and was able to witness Trevor Timmins and his team hard at work throughout the weekend. She examines the traits that the Canadiens look for when they’re evaluating and drafting players. [All Habs Magazine]
- No contract? No problem. Alex Galchenyuk is already training hard in Belarus. [TVA]
- Lastly, raise your hand if you’re jealous of P.K. Subban right now. [Instagram]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Chicago Blackhawks are doing a pretty good job rebuilding their depth as they work through a salary cap crunch. As Adam Gretz writes, there’s little doubt that they remain a Stanley Cup contender yet again. [CBS Sports]
- The New York Rangers could be facing a costly situation with Derek Stepan. [NY Post]
- You can cross another unrestricted free agent off the list. The San Jose Sharks have inked Joel Ward to a 3-year, $.9.825 million contract. [Fear The Fin]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with restricted free agent Nazem Kadri on a one-year contract extension worth $4.1 million this season. [Pension Plan Puppets]
- Speaking of the Leafs, the Reporters ponder if they got enough from the Pittsburgh Penguins in return for Phil Kessel. [TSN]
- Lastly, here’s a nice moment to start your Monday. A sad T.J. Oshie fan was given an opportunity to speak to her hero on the phone over the weekend. [Puck Daddy]
