Thursday Habs Headlines: Jonathan Drouin is having fun finding his groove

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• After a disappointing first three seasons, it seems Jonathan Drouin has turned a corner this season. [Montreal Gazette]
• And he’s never been happier. [Journal de Montreal]
• Former assistant GM who drafted Tyler Toffoli back in 2010 is not at all surprised by his hot start. [Montreal Gazette]
• How long-time rivals, Habs and Leafs, have risen to the top of the North Division. [Sportsnet]
• Their home-and-home faceoffs this week will decide who comes out on top of the division. [The Hockey Writers]
• Thanks to Joël Bouchard, Joel Teasdale learned the importance of coming to camp in shape.

Around the League and Elsewhere

• After two chaotic weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking forward to moving on with Ron Hextall and Brian Burke. [NHL]
• Counting down the five Best Colorado Avalanche players of all time. [Colorado Hockey Now]
• An open letter to the commissioner of the OHL, Premier Doug Ford, and Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott on behalf of OHL parents and players. [Toronto Star]
• After 16 seasons and 1035 games, Mikko Koivu retires from the NHL. [NHL]
• It should come as no surprise that John Tortorella doesn’t play favourites