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Sunday Habs Headlines: Mascots gather to wish Youppi! a Happy Birthday

In today’s links, everyone’s favourite mascot turns 40, Julien needed to shake things up, and should the Oilers trade their first-round pick?

By Aruny Siv@arunysiv Jan 13, 2019, 4:00am EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Fan favourite Youppi! is feted by his fellow furry friends on his 40th birthday:

Pas tous les amis de Youppi! ont pu être là ce soir, mais ils avaient tout de même un message très spécial pour ses 40 ans.

Not all of Youppi!'s pals could make it tonight, but talk about friendship goals. pic.twitter.com/aDPPUHbB3X
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 13, 2019

Coach Claude Julien has some tough decisions to make. [TVA Sports | Sportsnet]
The newest member of the Canadiens is keeping all four paws on the ice. [CTV News]
Jonathan Drouin has to be more consistent for the Canadiens. [Journal De Montreal]
Ryan White has fond memories of the time he spent in Montreal. [RDS]

Around the league and elsewhere

Should the Edmonton Oilers consider parting with their first round pick? [Oilers Nation]
Michael Frolik has been heating up at the right time for the Calgary Flames. [Sportsnet]
Johnny Boychuk isn’t afraid to lay it all out on the ice. [Yahoo Sports]
How have women been changing hockey? [CBC]
Now this is one way to make a lasting first impression. [Second City Hockey]