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

Montreal Canadiens news and notes:

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

Selon sources, tout indique que Sylvain Lefebvre sera de retour avec le club-école des #Canadiens. Souhaitait un retour LNH comme adjoint.

— Louis Jean (@LouisJean_TVA) June 22, 2017

• 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]/

I asked Bergevin if he thought Drouin could play center pic.twitter.com/2yZDJ2dTSR

— Jason Brough (@JasonPHT) June 22, 2017

• 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]/

My sense of the Habs-Price contract talks is that they've been positive. Lots of work to be done but I don't see an issue there....

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 22, 2017

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

Hearing that the Devils are among the teams that have inquired with Montreal about Alex Galchenyuk...

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 22, 2017

• 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]/

McKenzie: I don't get the sense #mnwild see Galchenyuk as what they're looking towards in terms of a fit. #Habs

— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 22, 2017

• 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]/

Reid Duke's first Golden Knights team meal where he didn't have to eat by himself. #BoldInGold pic.twitter.com/arjsypra4h

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 22, 2017

• 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]/