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Sunday Habs Headlines: Sean Monahan introduced in Montreal

In today’s links, Sean Mona-Hab, Alex Burrows’s love of ball hockey, and top stories from the Women’s Worlds.

By Justin Blades@JustinBlades Aug 28, 2022, 4:00am EDT

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Sean Monahan tried on his new Habs jersey yesterday:

Le numéro 91, Sean Monahan! #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/p2BwrC4cUg
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 27, 2022

Ball hockey remains a passion for Alex Burrows. [Journal de Montreal]
Prospect Adam Engström had a good 4 Nations tournament:

#Habs prospect Adam Engström played all three games for Sweden in the 4-Nations tournament in Rovaniemi (Finland).
He was +2 over the tournament, with an assist. Sweden won the tournament.
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) August 27, 2022

Nick Suzuki slots in at #75 in ESPN’s Top 200 fantasy rankings. [ESPN]
Swiss mountain bike racer Camille Balanche competed in an outfit and paint scheme inspired by the Canadiens, her favourite team. [Cycling Magazine]

Around the league and elsewhere

Is Nathan MacKinnon on the verge of becoming the NHL’s highest-paid player? [Mile High Hockey]
Sarah Fillier’s profile continues to grow after a two-goal game at the Women’s World Championship. [TSN]
Switzerland kept the score close in yesterday’s game with Canada, scoring their first ever goal against the Canadians in a 4-1 loss. [IIHF]
Jayna Hefford talked about the motivation for this new-look National Women’s Team. [TSN]