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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Christian Dvorak is impressing Dominique Ducharme with his hockey smarts. [Montreal Gazette]
- Shea Weber may not be taking the ice this season, but he’s very much a part of the lives of his teammates. [TSN]
- Weber’s absence means that Brendan Gallagher will be called upon to provide both leadership and an example. [RDS]
- Although the preseason is young, Kaiden Guhle is already standing out. [Sportsnet]
- Jonathan Drouin is hoping to stay on a line with Dvorak and Josh Anderson. [TSN]
- It’s early yet, but Drouin is thriving in his return to hockey. [The Hockey News]
- Is depth the Canadiens greatest offensive weapon? [RDS]
- Is the fight for the last blueline roster spot between Chris Wideman and Sami Niku? [The Hockey Writers]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Jalen Smereck, target of a racist gesture during a Ukrainian Hockey League game on Sunday, will not play another game [in the league] until Andrey Denyskin is removed. [Sportsnet]
- The NHL is investigating Evander Kane for a possible violation of league COVID protocols. [Sportsnet]
- The New York Islanders have reportedly loaned unvaccinated defenceman Bode Wilde to Västerviks IK of the HockeyAllsvenskan. [Sportsnet]
- The Tampa Bay Lightning and general manager Julien BriseBois have agreed to a contract extension. [TSN]
- Al Montoya is embracing a new role growing hockey in Hispanic communities. [USA Hockey]
- Despite being the host nation, China’s berth in the men’s hockey tournament is in jeopardy. [France 24]
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