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Wednesday Habs Headlines: With elite status slipping, Carey Price is building himself back up

In today’s links, looking at the top goalies over the previous three years, Gallagher and Domi battle for faceoff supremacy, and Gritty goes for a ride.

By Justin Blades

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Despite an off year in 2017-18, Carey Price still slots in among the top five goaltenders in a three-year analysis, and looks primed to return to his usual form. [Sportsnet]
  • The Canadiens are using their break to work on their game, and keep up the friendly competition. [Montreal Gazette]
  • And taking time for some photo shoots:
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  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s mother will be in Montreal for the home-opener on Thursday, making sure he’s eating his vegetables, no doubt. [Canadiens.com]
  • Les Canadiennes will feature in a Sportnet CWHL weekend in early January:

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Reliving some of the worst performances NHL teams have ever had, through the eyes of those who covered them. [The Athletic]
  • Cut from the Vancouver Canucks ahead of the regular season, Sam Gagner is hoping his play with the Toronto Marlies will lead to another shot at the NHL. [Sportsnet]
  • Your second-favourite NHL mascot is up to some new antics:

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