Habs Daily: Physical Play, Canadiens Advantage, Xhekaj

Kirby Dach discussed the support from head coach Martin St-Louis as he navigated the seemingly endless list of injuries in recent seasons.

This is clearly trolling, but it’s quality trolling, relatively speaking. Besides, given that Brady Tkachuk seems to be one of the worst leaders in the league, it’s probably time his position in the Senators organization comes under scrutiny. Or maybe he’s a great leader that never seems to have any semblance of luck when it comes to leadership. Hard to say.

The clip embedded below doesn’t have anything to do with the Habs, but it’s hard not to roll your eyes when a dirtbag like Ridley Greig starts punching a player who is being held down. That’s pure cowardice.

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Sunny Mehta already has an option to pick up the phone and negotiate a potential New Jersey Devils trade and improve their top-six. After failing to make the playoffs for the 10th season in a row, the Detroit Red Wings are now the longest-tenured team to miss the postseason after the Buffalo Sabres finally punched their ticket this spring. [New Jersey Devils]

Maybe it’s the rivalry factor. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers have a history of contentious meetings, and that has factored into their ongoing first-round games. Or maybe it’s the chance to see the Penguins’ big three — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang — back in the playoffs after a three-year hiatus. Perhaps it’s a continuation of an interest in hockey around the United States following the Winter Olympics and the American gold medal. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

Just one week ago, the Senators were filled with hope as they entered their first round series against the Hurricanes. Flash forward to Saturday, and the Senators are the first team in the NHL to be eliminated, losing their first-round series 4-0. [Ottawa Senators]

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