Saturday Habs Headlines: Losing a legend

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The Canadiens organization and fanbase was saddened to learn the passing of Henri Richard. [Sportsnet]
• The Canadiens legend ended his career winning an unprecedented 11 Stanley Cups. [Globe and Mail]
• The Pocket Rocket’s former teammate had nothing but respect for the legend. [TSN 690]
• Do Marc Bergevin’s comments about Jesperi Kotkaniemi warrant concern? [Montreal Gazette]
• The Canadiens and the hockey community as a whole are mourning the loss of Henri Richard:/

Henri « Pocket Rocket » Richard was a great player and a great ambassador for the Montreal Canadiens organization. His passing is a great loss for all. My thoughts are with his family.

— Geoff Molson (@GMolsonCHC) March 6, 2020

RIP sir and thank you for taking the time with me as an 8 yo to talk hockey. It had a big impact on my life. #pocketrocket https://t.co/TxchRxrLpq

— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) March 6, 2020

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Quel honneur ce fut pour moi de porter le chandail du #16 Henri Richard lors de l’échauffement plutôt cette saison. Henri est encore à ce jour celui à avoir disputé le plus de matchs au sein de l’équipe et le seul joueur de la LNH à avoir gagné 11 coupes Stanley. Il était un vrai champion qui jouait avec passion et intensité. It was an honour for me to wear Henri Richard’s #16 earlier this season during the warmup. Henri is still the franchise leader in games played and the only NHL player to win 11 Stanley cups. A true champion who played with passion and intensity. #habs #canadiens

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Around the league and elsewhere

• .Which standout player should win the Calder Trophy this season? [NHL]
• The NHL is taking precautions to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus. [The Score]
• However, infectious disease experts weren’t thrilled with the league’s decision to allow games to proceed in San Jose. [TSN]
• Here’s how some playoff contenders could significantly improve their odds. [ESPN]
• Rasmus Ristolainen suffered one hell of a hit during a matchup between the Sabres and Penguins. [Yahoo Sports]/