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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Defensive Accolades

The case for more Selke votes for Suzuki, Caufield and Matheson’s defensive similarities, the Dobson investment is working out, and more in today’s links

Nov 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • The case for Nick Suzuki getting more Selke votes. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Juraj Slafkovský awarded the Molson Cup for January. [Canadiens]
  • Putting Kirby Dach back on the first line, now that he’s back, worked out. [La Presse]
  • The surprising similarities between Cole Caufield and Mike Matheson, Suzuki’s role on Team Canada, and more. [The Athletic]
  • Matheson gets some of the hardest assignments, not just on the Habs, but in the league, and it’s a role he’s happy to take on. [La Presse]
  • The Noah Dobson investment has paid off. [TVA Sports]
  • Marie-Philip Poulin and the impact her brother has had on her life. [Radio-Canada]
  • The Laval Rocket have returned home after a remarkably successful road trip. [La Presse]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • EOTP alumnus Julian McKenzie’s new book, Black Aces tells the story of hockey’s Black trail blazers. [TSN]
  • Barry Trotz will step down as GM once his replacement is found. [Sportsnet | TSN | NHL]
  • Morgan Rielly will be out of the lineup until after the Olympics. [Sportsnet]
  • Three members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs were killed in a car accident on the way to practice. [TVA Sports]
  • A goalie fight and an electric comeback made the Stadium Series game between Boston and Tampa one to remember. [Sportsnet | The Athletic]
  • Emily Clark is honored to represent Saskatchewan on the Canadian Olympic team. [Radio-Canada]

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