Jack Han, former Toronto Marlies assistant coach and EOTP contributor, weighs in on deficiencies in the Montreal Canadiens’ player development and highlights Ryan Poehling as someone who needs additional support. [TVA Sports | Google Translate]
Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher are cautiously optimistic about the plans to resume the season. [Radio-Canada | RDS]
Gallagher is ready to take on Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. [TSN]/
Around the league and elsewhere
The Public Health Agency of Canada is currently investigating the NHL’s proposal for resumption. Until a decision is reached, a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for all individuals entering Canada remains in effect. [La Presse]
NHL training camps are not expected to begin until after July 10. [TSN]
The deadline for signing entry-level contracts has been moved from June 1 to July 1. [TSN]
USA Hockey President Jim Smith is under investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport with regard to his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse by a youth coach. [The Athletic]
Cam Talbot is joining the fight to save the University of Alabama-Huntsville’s hockey program. [The Athletic]
