PK Subban fined $2,500 for slew footing Kunitz
Montreal’s PK Subban has been fined $2,500 for slew footing Chris Kunitz in Friday night’s 5-4 Penguins win. The league has characterized the slew foot as a dangerous trip
NHL Free Agency Buzz: Vrbata viewed as a fit in Pittsburgh
Latest Buzz on Vrbata, Markov, Fleishmann, Richards & more “Complete player” Vrbata could surface as target If the Penguins don’t resign Tyler Kennedy and fail to bring in Jaromir Jagr, a name who could surface on their radar is Phoenix Coyotes right winger Radim Vrbata, assuming the term (2 years) and price makes sense. Vrbata
Jagr mentions interest in playing for Montreal, New York or Pittsburgh in possible NHL return
Those close to former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr fully believe Jagr will return to the KHL next season, however, as the World Championships ended today, Jagr fueled speculation about a possible return to the NHL with three teams believed to be at the top of his wishlist. The team sources indicated earlier in the week
Report: St. Louis Blues acquire Jaroslav Halak
The Montreal Canadiens have traded goaltender Jaroslav Halak to the St. Louis Blues, according to TSN.CA. The Habs receive defenceman Lars Eller and forward Ian Schultz. Halak led the Canadiens on their surprising playoff run, upending heavy favorites Washington and Penguins. Halak, 25, went 26-13-5 in the regular season with a 2.40 goals against average.
Game 6: Morning Skate: Gill misses morning skate; Spacek likely to make series debut
Montreal Canadiens Morning Skate Update Canadiens defenseman Hal Gill did not participate in the Habs morning skate and Gill’s status remains up in the air. Gill suffered a laceration to his left leg in Saturday’s game and will be a game time decision after warmups. Meanwhile, Jaroslav Spacek participated fully in today’s skate and is expected to make
Off-day report: Gill day-to-day; Spacek hopeful to play
Off-day Report The Pittsburgh Penguins arrived in Montreal this afternoon as the team looks to close out the series Monday night in game 6. The Penguins did not skate today but a few players including Sidney Crosby and Max Talbot had a short media session after the team arrived in Montreal. Barring an unexpected injury to pop up
Penguins look for an encore performance against Montreal
The Pittsburgh Penguins return home tonight to face-off against the Montreal Canadiens after a 2-1 road trip. Pittsburgh has won two straight and four of five games. As the Penguins are starting to get somewhat healthier, the injury riddled Canadiens have been without a number of key players this week including forwards Scott Gomez, Brian
Crosby’s hat trick powers Penguins to 6-1 win
Sidney Crosby scored three goals and linemate Chris Kunitz added a goal and three assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-2-0) defeated the Montreal Canadiens (6-6-0) 6-1 Wednesday night at Mellon Arena. Pittsburgh’s top line of Crosby (3 pts), Kunitz (4 pts) and Bill Guerin (3 pts) combined for 10 points on the night and goaltender
Hal Gill on Crosby, Malkin
Gill looks for team effort in shutting down 87 & 71
NHL: Kovalev talks to go down to the wire; Rangers, Capitals highly interested
Alexei Kovalev met with Canadiens ownership late last week as the team has expressed a strong interest in Kovalev returning. The two sides are currently discussing a two year deal worth $9 million and talks will likely go down to the wire. If Kovalev hits the open market, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals