Saturday Habs Headlines: The Athletic Montreal announces its management team
Your daily links, including more rookie camp coverage, Michel Therrien’s new role with the Habs, The Athletic Montreal is ready to take on bilingual sports journalism, Shea Weber racing a horse, and more.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Athletic Montreal is building what promises to be a great team. [The Athletic]
- Will Bitten is trying to watch and learn as much as possible from Brendan Gallagher. [Canadiens]
- Jeremiah Addison compares the rookie camp to the Memorial Cup (video link in tweet). [Canadiens]/
“The Memorial Cup was a fast tournament. This is another one. We have to come in and play our game.” -@addy1zero https://t.co/VIVVmYBUeg.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 8, 2017
- What do prospects need to do to impress at rookie camp? [TVA Sports]
- Michael McNiven showing off his glove, and his swagger./
.@McNivenMichael 🤚#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/M9XwLSvQCC
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 8, 2017
- After a year of dealing with a heart issue which sidelined Martin Réway last year, the young prospect is excited to be on the ice again. [The Star]
- Montreal’s sports journalism landscape has a new look. [Puck Chirps]
- Michel Therrien attempts to shed light on the Galchenyuk at centre situation. [Sean Coleman]
- Therrien also confirmed he is still going to be scouting on behalf of the Canadiens next year. [RDS]
- Shea Weber races a horse and certifies a burger. [NBC Sports]
- Claude Julien and retired Expos great Pedro Martinez share at least one thing in common. [Canadiens]
- Les Canadiennes’ season tickets are on sale now, and if you had season tickets last year, be sure to check your e-mail for news about this year! [Les Canadiennes]
- Get your tickets for the home opener to see the defending Clarkson Cup champions. /
Tickets for our home opener at the Bell Sports Complex are now on sale! 😊👏
— Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) September 8, 2017
🎟 https://t.co/YqOZLXcQjk pic.twitter.com/wXPMeFYJ3i
Around the league and elsewhere
- Playoff hockey hopes are on the rise for Canadian teams. [TSN]
- How sure does a coach need to be in order to challenge an offside call? [Hockey Graphs]
- Former Habs’ enforcer George Parros joined Chris Nilan to talk about his new job with the NHL. [TSN 690]
- P.K. Subban shares this amazing video of inspiring children. /
Excited to share this @PKSF1 project that honours the brave children who inspire me every day! Listen, watch & never take life for granted! pic.twitter.com/e3QHP8kUlL
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) September 8, 2017
- Former Habs coach Michel Therrien recently opened up about a comment he had once made singling out his defenceman. [Joey Alfieri]
- The Flyers’ Anthony Stolarz will be on the shelf long-term. [Frank Seravalli]
- The CWHL’s move to begin paying its players is catching the attention of the hockey world. [IIHF]/