Already in the latter half of his career, how concerning should the season-ending injury and subsequent surgery for Shea Weber be to Canadiens fans? [Montreal Gazette]
Alex Galchenyuk is not far off from matching his career high in what has been regarded as a disappointing season. Now healthy and a key contributor on a nightly basis, perhaps reaching his lofty expectations is on tap for next season. [The Hockey Writers]
Still feeling the effects of post-concussion syndrome, Ales Hemsky is wondering if he will be able to play hockey again. [La Presse]
Arizona State University forward Dylan Hollman recalls the mini-sticks games with his cousin, Brendan Gallagher, during the holidays, and their meetings now that Gallagher has become a star in the NHL. [Pinal Central]
If you missed the news yesterday, Kerby Rychel has been recalled from the Laval Rocket. [EOTP]
There’s a correlation between watching hockey games and suffering heart attacks the next day, and the effect is greater after a fan’s team wins. [MedicalResearch.com]/
Around the league and elsewhere
After several post-season disappointments, not many are expecting much from the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Captials. And that’s just fine with them. [The Washington Post]
It may seem like the least of a goaltender’s worries, but many netminders focus a lot of their practice on positioning for bad-angle shot opportunities. [NHL.com]
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Markus Nutivaara to a four-year contract extension. [The Cannon]/
