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Monday Habs Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk has already proven his worth

Posted on by Andrea Rowe

Montreal News and Notes

  • Should the Canadiens be buying at the deadline? [Montreal Gazette]
  • Over 15,000 fans packed the stands to watch the annual Canadiens’ Skills Competition on Sunday. [NHL]
  • Find out why Andrew Zadarnowski is very optimistic about the Canadiens’ playoff chances. [TSN690]/

The Ilya Kovalchuk section:

  • Note to Marc Bergevin: Bring back Ilya Kovalchuk. He’s already proven his worth. [Montreal Gazette]
  • An overtime winner is a much better birthday gift for Kovalchuk’s son than a Playstation. [Montreal Gazette]
  • His passionate demeanour is providing hope to Canadiens (and their fans). [Sportsnet]
  • Kovalchuk doesn’t just suit up for the NHL. An outdoor rink in blowing snow hanging with some kids is also an option/

  • I wonder what Alexander Romanov thinks of his fellow Russian?/

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Boston Bruins’ defenceman Jeremy Lauzon has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head on Arizona Coyotes’ Derek Stepan. [Sportsnet]
  • For Sedin Week, a collection of celebrations the Vancouver Canucks will host to honour the legendary twins, Markus Naslund recalls what made them “special.” [Sportsnet]
  • Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau were outstanding in the 6-2 dismantlement of the Canucks on Saturday night. [Sportsnet]
  • Connor McDavid suffered a bruised knee against the Nashville Predators on Saturday but apparently it’s “nothing serious.” [Yahoo Sports]
  • Coach: “Okay everyone. Let’s play the jawdropper passing play.”/

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