Habs’ Molson explains criticism of NHL (AP)

Canadiens chairman Geoff Molson met with his players Monday to explain why he criticized the NHL after it did not punish Boston’s Zdeno Chara for a hit that severely injured Montreal’s Max Pacioretty. The team owner made a rare visit to the locker room at practice. Molson explained to the players why he issued a public letter last week in which he blasted the league and said safety must…