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Sunday Habs Headlines: The possibility of moving up in the entry draft

Here are your daily links, including the possibility of trading up to third-overall, more details on the potential 2017 expansion draft, and Sven Andrighetto's new contract.

By DaveCollins

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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • With the Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly receiving offers for their third-overall selection in the draft, could the Canadiens be interested? [TVA Sports]
  • After an emotional season that saw him acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks, Phillip Danault has had a busy summer filled with charitable activities. [TVA Sports]
  • In case you missed it, the Habs yesterday signed Swiss forward Sven Andrighetto to a one-year contract extension. [EOTP]
  • Alex Galchenyuk was pretty stoked about that last piece of news.

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • With expansion seeming probable at this point, NHL teams are starting to learn the guidelines of the potential 2017 expansion draft - as well as how a Las Vegas franchise would be inserted into that year's draft lottery. [Globe and Mail]
  • Gordie Howe was certainly well-respected by his peers, as evidenced by the words of his fellow Hall of Famers. [NHL.com]
  • According to agent Allan Walsh, there is still a chance P.A. Parenteau will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2016-17 season. [TVA Sports]

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