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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Accolades and Trades

Lane Hutson becomes the fastest Habs defenseman to hit 50 points, Suzuki wants to experience the Bell Centre during playoffs, trade deadline talk, and more in today’s links.

Feb 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) celebrates with right wing Cole Caufield (13) and center Nick Suzuki (14) his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Bell Centre. | Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Lane Hutson has become the fastest Habs defenseman to hit 50 points. [Twitter | Sportsnet]
  • ICYMI: Nick Suzuki named the NHL’s third star of the week. [Canadiens | NHL | Sportsnet | La Presse]
  • Suzuki wants a chance to experience the Bell Centre atmosphere during playoffs and notes on Hutson, Laine, and others. [The Athletic]
  • The players hope that the team makes it through the trade deadline intact to fight for their playoff spot. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Montreal management wanted the team to be “in the mix” and that’s where they are. Now it’s gonna be a fight to the finish. [Montreal Gazette]
  • David Savard, Jake Evans, and Joel Armia among the names of players who could find themselves on the move at the deadline. [NHL | The Athletic]
  • Quentin Miller will be playing for University of Denver in the NCAA, but for how long is a bit unclear. [TVA Sports]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • The Blackhawks trade Seth Jones to the Panthers for Spencer Knight and a conditional pick. [NHL]
  • Jones is excited to get going with the Panthers. [TSN]
  • Florida hopes they’ll get Matthew Tkachuk back in time for the playoffs. [Sportsnet | NHL]
  • Connor McDavid hopes the Oilers will add depth at the deadline. [Sportsnet]
  • Kyle and Elliotte break down all 32 teams’ upcoming trade deadlines in the most recent 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
  • Utah extends Olli Maatta for three years. [TSN | NHL]
  • Vancouver is reportedly willing to move Brock Boeser. [Sportsnet]
  • It’s looking more and more like Gabriel Landeskog won’t be back this season. [TSN]
  • Capitals re-sign Charlie Lindgren. [Sportsnet | NHL]

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