Wednesday Habs Headlines: Getting Guidance from Gaborik

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Juraj Slafkovsky has been keeping in touch with former NHLer Marian Gaborik. [Montreal Canadiens]
• Established through Jake Allen’s nonprofit organization, The Jake Allen Classic continues to be a must-attend event in the city of Fredericton. [NHLPA]
• What does Kirby Dach bring to the Canadiens? A look at his strengths and weaknesses. [The Athletic]
• Jan Mysak had an impressive first game with Team Czechia at the World Juniors. [RDS]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Hockey Canada is trying to ‘salvage’ World Juniors amid scandal and low ticket sales. [Global News]
• Who are the players to watch on each team at the World Juniors? [Sportsnet]
• There are a lot of notable names absent from the tournament as well. [La Presse]
• Despite everything surrounding the event, the players are trying to ensure that it’s business as usual. [The Hockey News]
• 37-year-old Meaghan Mikkelson still has unfinished business with the Canadian women’s hockey team. [Sportsnet]
• Patrice Bergeron is an inspiration for multiple generations of hockey players. [La Presse]
• How does NHL arbitration actually work? [The Athletic]
• Did Max Pacioretty say out loud what everyone thinks quietly about the Vegas Golden Knights? Or were his words simply misinterpreted? [La Presse]
• Top 25 Under 25 — Colorado Avalanche: #25 Ivan Zhigalov. [Mile High Hockey]
• Top 25 Under 25 — Minnesota Wild: #25 Mason Shaw. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Top 25 Under 25 — Pittsburgh Penguins: #20 Judd Caulfield. [Pensburgh]
• Top 25 Under 25 — Columbus Blue Jackets: #21 Jake Christiansen. [The Cannon]
• Top 25 Under 25 — Toronto Maple Leafs: The Unranked. [Pension Plan Puppets]