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]/
