Links: Formative Experiences

Cayden Primeau's time at the Worlds was formative, at home with Brendan Gallagher, Tomas Tatar, Josh Brook, trades and signings around the league, and more in today's links.

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

Cayden Primeau's time at the World Championship taught the goalie a lot. [Canadiens]
With the Draft coming up, the Habs need to bolster their defense. [Sportsnet]
Tomas Tatar's hockey prowess traces right back to his Slovakian roots. [The Athletic]
Continuing with the hometown theme, Josh Brook shares his favorite things about his home. [Canadiens]
Brendan Gallagher took over the Habs’ social media accounts yesterday. [Twitter]

Around the League and Elsewhere

Looking ahead to “silly season”. [Sportsnet]
What are the pre-draft player interviews like? Find out from their perspective. [The Athletic]
Jacob Trouba is back in the States following a trade between the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Islanders. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
The Ottawa Senators re-sign Anthony Duclair. [TSN]
The Edmonton Oilers have had many new starts over the years, but they'll have at least one more at the draft. [Sportsnet]
Erik Karlsson re-signs with the San Jose Sharks in an eight year deal. [Sportsnet]
The Karlsson deal is a big one, so will the Sharks end up regretting it? [Sportsnet]
With Karlsson off the market, the blue line options are looking a bit thin this free agent season. [NBC Sports]
Phil Kessel rejected a trade from the Penguins, and as a result, the team is no longer trying to move him. [CBC Sports]
Carl Hagelin is locked down, so what's next for the Washington Capitals? [The Athletic]
The Anaheim Ducks name Dallas Eakins as their new head coach. [Sportsnet]

Women’s World Cup of Soccer

Jamaica vs. Australia

Start time: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT

In Canada: TSN 2

In the US: Fox Sports 2

Streaming: TSN GO (Canada), fuboTV (USA)

Italy vs. Brazil

Start time: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT

In Canada: TSN 1 4 5, RDS

In the US: Fox Sports 1, NBC Universo

Streaming: TSN GO, RDS GO (Canada), fuboTV (USA)

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