Friday Habs links: Markov finds a new agent

Your open thread for the day, including Markov talk, prospect news, and more.

Andrei Markov hired a new agent, former Habs player Sergei Berezin. This comes on the heels of rumours that contract extension negotiations with the Canadiens aren't going very well*. (*via 98.5 FM Montreal)
Mitch Brown took a look at prospect Michael McCarron's journey to the OHL, and his recent progression as a centre.
Montreal completed a very, very, very, very, very, very minor trade yesterday. Very.
Michael Bournival took Dale Weise's stick to the face in the game versus the Canucks yesterday, and looked incredibly dazed while on the bench. He didn't return to the game.
Chris Boyle examined the myths behind the Diaz/Weise trade.
Pierre McGuire was on TSN 690 and spoke about Lars Eller, the Habs & more.

The Sochi Olympic opening ceremony officially kicks off the Winter Games today.
It was a tough day for the Predators. GM David Poile took a puck to the head during practice, and broadcaster Peter Weber suffered a heart attack. We hope they both recover quickly.
Henrik Lundqvist spoke about the upcoming Olympic Games in Sochi.
Trade rumours are heating up in the Western Conference, there are whispers that Sam Gagner might be moving to LA.
An opportunistic man in Phoenix is trying to cash in on the name switch to the Arizona Coyotes.
Steve Burtch dissected the difference between coincidence and causation, centering on Tyler Bozak.