Tuesday Habs Headlines: Alex Radulov extension talks ongoing

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Whether a top C is a possible return, there’s a feeling one transaction may send Nathan Beaulieu packing. [EOTP]
• Reports indicate there has been action between Alexander Radulov and the Canadiens. /

Conversation between Alexander Radulov and Habs is ongoing. Both sides believe there is a deal to be made. My $ is on 4-5 yrs ($6-6.5M per).

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) June 12, 2017

• For anyone visiting, passing by, or interested in Lynnfield, MA - hometown of Brian Flynn - see what the Habs’ forward has to say about his hometown. [Canadiens]
• Leave it to oddsmakers to pin numbers on favourites for next year’s Stanley Cup contenders - with Montreal in the fourth spot. [Journal de Montréal]/

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Evgeni Malkin suffered an upper body injury, but it didn’t happen in Game Six, it happened while celebrating the Cup victory. [Post-Gazette]
• Kristopher Letang is still recovering from a neck injury, but the All-Star defenceman remained an integral part of the Penguins’ championship. [Post-Gazette]
• Sidney Crosby was ultimately an easy, controversy-free choice for the playoff MVP. [NHL]
• The two-time Conn Smythe winner made this kid’s day - and also Gino Reda’s. [Gino Reda]/

My favourite clip of the playoffs. Pure unbridled raw emotion. Wait for the end.... pic.twitter.com/KzZXKGHwB1

— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) June 12, 2017

• Even Triple H and the WWE are getting in on the party, creating an awesome token for the Pittsburgh Penguins. [NHL]
• Meanwhile in Nashville, things aren’t so bright right now, but it’ll get better. [Deadspin]
• It’s (almost) official - Andrew Barroway becomes the sole proprietor of the Arizona Coyotes. [Five for Howling]
• The Florida Panthers have announced Bob Boughner as their new head coach. [Puck Daddy]
• We’re about to get some new friends in the SBNation NHL family - stay tuned for more! [Danny Webster]/

Coming this week. Stay tuned. In the meantime, follow us @knights_on_ice. pic.twitter.com/rvIUI9anU3

— Danny Webster (@DannyWebster21) June 12, 2017

• Knights on Ice may have a new goaltender to talk about, as Marc-André Fleury agrees to waive his NMC ahead of the expansion draft. [Renaud Lavoie]
• Detroit’s new arena was designed after taking in all the competition. [Yahoo! Sports]
• Craig Cunningham showed the heart to become his own miracle on the ice. [Dan Arruda]/