Montreal Canadiens Links
- Max Pacioretty would definitely accept the captaincy if he was picked by the Habs. The goal scorer elaborated on his leadership role within the team during an interview with Tony Marinaro.
- Were Alex Kovalev’s remarks last week about PK Subban made out of pure jealousy? Eric Engels sure thinks so.
- The off-season is the perfect time to ask this question: Is Therrien the right person to coach this team? Our very own Andrew Berkshire also got quoted in this NBC article.
- Habs strength and conditioning coach Pierre Allard is practicing what he preaches, by training for the North American Ironman Championships.
- Get involved in the “Fan Countdown” Believe it or not there are only 44 days left until hockey season!!
Around the NHL
- Check out today’s NHL 30-in-30 team: Calgary Flames. In a confirmed rebuilding mode, will the Flames be able to properly develop their emerging youngsters?
- Henrik Lundqvist could be a two-sport athlete and we don’t even know it. Check out what he does to train in the off-season right here.
- Senators reward goalie Craig Anderson with a three-year, $12.6M extension. Anderson was on a Vezina Trophy-Winning pace in 2012-2013 until he got hurt. 2013-2014 was a bit of an offseason for him and the struggling Senators. With Robin Lehner emerging as the “goalie of the future” what are the Senators planning?
- Yahoo gives us a plethora of hockey related news, including Niklas Lidstrom reportedly being offered a coaching job and turning it down, a Jamaican hockey team, and more!!