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Sunday Habs Headlines: Claude Julien’s gamble didn’t pay off

In today’s links, the Canadiens poor showing against the Ducks, Nick Ritchie’s fine, and the NHL’s escrow issue.

By Aruny Siv@arunysiv Mar 10, 2019, 4:00am EDT

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Toronto Maple Leafs v Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Claude Julien’s gamble failed to pay off against the Ducks. [La Presse | Google Translante]
Nick Ritchie was fined for cross-checking Christian Folin. [Sportsnet]
The Canadiens’ recent stretch of games has left a lot to be desired. [The Athletic]
Julien wasn’t impressed with his team’s performance against the Anaheim Ducks. [Montreal Gazette]
How many games should Carey Price and other goalies start in a season? [TSN 690]

Around the league and elsewhere

Both the NHL and NHLPA are trying to reach a mutually beneficial decision with regard to escrow. [Sportsnet]
The New York Islanders honoured the franchise’s first general manager. [NHL]
The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a playoff berth. [Raw Charge]
The Edmonton Oilers’ general manager search is in full swing. [Oilers Nation]
Is it time to rename some of the NHL’s awards? [New York Post]