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 become a top subject at the ongoing general managers' meeting. "The visit was very much appreciated," coach Jacques Martin said. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6217588