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Thursday Habs Headlines: Paul Byron knows the goals will come

Here are your daily links, including how hard Byron continues to work, the promise of line-blending to come, and more.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Paul Byron is working as hard as ever despite his early lack of production. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The line mix-ups will continue all season, according to Claude Julien. [Canadiens]
  • If he continues to impress in Laval, Otto Leskinen may be well on his way to an NHL promotion. [The Athletic]
  • The Habs have some room for improvement early in the season. [TSN 690]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The Maple Leafs are coming under pressure after a rough couple of weeks. [31 Thoughts]
  • The Islanders are reportedly trying to make a Josh Ho-Sang trade happen. [TSN]
  • It’s inevitable that the NBA’s trouble with China will affect the NHL, but how? [The Athletic]
  • Jayna Hefford shared some of the advice she received from Billie Jean King in a recent Q&A. [Sportsnet]