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Wednesday Habs Headlines: NHL Draft moved up to October 6 and 7

In today’s links, the dates for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft have been readjusted, goaltending tandems are more popular than ever, and who benefits when the grind of the playoffs sets in?

By Nathan Ni

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The 2020 NHL Draft, to be held in Montreal, has been moved to October 6 and 7.
  • A number of prominent ex-Canadiens are playing key roles in the conference finals. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Max Domi and Phillip Danault are question marks for the Habs this offseason as Marc Bergevin looks to add more scoring. [The Athletic]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Teams are turning to goaltending tandems more than ever. [TSN]
  • As everyone starts to get tired, is there one team that gradually gains an advantage? [Sportsnet]
  • The 2020 Playoffs All-Disappointment Team. [The Athletic]
  • How the Hockey Diversity Alliance is taking on the NHL. [The Athletic]
  • As he prepares to join the QMJHL, 17-year-old Yanic Duplessis is one of the few “out” homosexual players in hockey. [Radio-Canada]
  • Sweden is prioritizing fun for youth hockey in an effort to increase enrollment and retention. [Radio-Canada]
  • 84 NHL-contracted players are currently on loan with European clubs.

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