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In today’s links, Keith Kinkaid represents the best backup netminder that the Habs have enjoyed in years, wondering whether the Flyers finally have a quality goaltender in Carter Hart, and how much will the likes of Zach Werenski and Charlie McAvoy make next season?
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Keith Kinkaid’s arrival should help the Habs manage Carey Price’s workload. [Sportsnet]
- Kinkaid fills an important hole for the Montreal Canadiens. [The Athletic | Athletique]
- Nate Thompson opens up about the players who have influenced him over the years. [Montreal Canadiens]
- Josh Brook dropped by the Canadiens Hockey School to say hello to some young fans.
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Josh Brook a rendu visite à l’École de Hockey des Canadiens aujourd'hui à Brossard pour dire bonjour à quelques jeunes partisans. @jbrooksy99 dropped by the Canadiens Hockey School in Brossard today to say hi to some young fans. #GoHabsGo
- Brian Gionta will be one of eight inductees into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame this year. [Boston College Athletics]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The NHL has come a long way in terms of embracing gay rights. [The Athletic]
- The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Zack Smith from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Artem Anisimov. [TSN]
- Has Carter Hart really solved the Philadelphia Flyers’ goaltending woes? [Broad Street Hockey]
- Rinat Valiev and Connor Carrick are just a few of Tuesday’s contract signings around the NHL. [RDS]
- Zach Werenski and Charlie McAvoy, both RFAs, should be in line for considerable contract extensions. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Mike Sullivan admits that the Pittsburgh Penguins had “chemistry issues” last season. [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]