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Friday Habs Headlines: Sylvain Lefebvre likely to coach the Laval Rocket

Posted on by Nathan Ni

Montreal Canadiens news and notes:

  • Louis Jean reports that everything indicates that Sylvain Lefebvre will return to the Laval Rocket next season. [Louis Jean]/

  • ICYMI: The Habs acquired David Schlemko from the Vegas Golden Knights for a 5th round pick. [EOTP|Analysis]
  • Alexei Emelin’s departure has given the Habs a lot of flexibility. Beyond Schlemko, what else can the Canadiens do with this cap space? [TSN 690]
  • Marc Bergevin was asked today whether Jonathan Drouin could play centre. [Jason Brough]/

  • Bergevin declared that he “needs help everywhere” and figures to be an active player this offseason. [Sportsnet]
  • ICYMI: Alex Radulov’s initial contract demands appear to be testing the Canadiens’ limits. [EOTP]
  • ICYMI: Dwight King and Brian Flynn will not be returning to the Canadiens next season. [EOTP]
  • Pierre LeBrun gives a positive update for Carey Price’s contract talks. [Pierre LeBrun]/

  • LeBrun also reports that the New Jersey Devils are interested in Alex Galchenyuk. [Pierre LeBrun]/

  • The Devils aren’t alone, as around 15 teams have inquired regarding the young Canadiens forward. [David Pagnotta]
  • Bob McKenzie reports that Minnesota is not one of those interested in Galchenyuk. [Chris Nichols]/

  • Marco Scandella is on the Habs radar. [Bob McKenzie via Chris Nichols]
  • Les Canadiennes announced the return of Éric Bouchard as an assistant coach. [Les Canadiennes]
  • Despite the international and domestic accolades, Les Canadiennes de Montreal still don’t get the attention and respect they deserve. [BBC]/

Around the league and elsewhere:

  • The NHL announced its schedule for the 2017-18 regular season. [NHL]
  • Opening night will be highlighted by Matthews vs. Laine and the Battle of Alberta. [TSN]
  • The Edmonton Oilers traded Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders for Ryan Strome. [TSN]
  • The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Trevor van Riemsdyk from the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2nd round pick. [Carolina Hurricanes]
  • GM Peter Chiarelli is prepared to match any offer sheet tendered to Leon Draisaitl. [Sportsnet]
  • The Florida Panthers have hired Chris Pronger as a senior adviser. [FOX Sports]
  • Reid Duke has some new Golden Knight teammates for team meals. [Vegas Golden Knights]/

  • GMs want more vigilance from NHL officials in cracking down on slashes to hands. [Dan Rosen]
  • George McPhee is not interested in signing RFAs to offer sheets. [Nick Cotsonika]/

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