Saturday Habs Headlines: Sven Andrighetto could have a permanent role on Galchenyuk’s wing

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Could Sven Andrighetto be a permanent fixture alongside Alex Galchenyuk and Lars Eller? [RDS]
• A high slap-shot had Max Pacioretty scared for his life in Thusday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. [Montreal Gazette]
• Eller and Paul Byron were on the receiving end of compliments from the head coach. [La Presse]
• While Byron may be small in stature, he plays as hard as anyone in the game. [Journal de Montreal]
• Jarred Tinordi is focused on proving his worth to the Habs, not on trade rumours (and more). [La Presse +]

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Former Hab Manny Malhotra hopes to make the most out of an AHL tryout with the Lake Erie Monsters. [Puck Daddy]
• Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has been signed to a multi-year contract extension with the club. [Pro Hockey Talk]
• USA Hockey has confirmed that Ralph Wilson Stadium will play host to an outdoor game at the 2018 World Junior Championship. [Eye on Hockey]
• Check out the incredible friendship of Canadiennes players Marie-Philip Poulin and Caroline Ouellette. [Hockey Le Magazine]
• Craig Fisher had his playing career ended by a hit – lingering effects have now ended his coaching career. [The Star]