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Saturday Habs Headlines: Goalies, Trades, and Cap Talk

Dobes, Fleury’s farewell, a rising salary cap, trades, looking ahead to to the 4 Nations tournament, and more in today’s links.

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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • How the rise of Jakub Dobes has changed the Habs’ goalie picture. [Montreal Gazette]
  • It led to a magical end for Marc-Andre Fleury, but the Habs’ performance was concerning for a team that hopes to prove they deserve to be jostling for a playoff spot. [The Athletic]
  • Rafael Harvey-Pinard loaned to the Rocket. [Canadiens]
  • Montreal’s version of prepping for the playoffs at the deadline (if they’re still in the race) might be choosing to keep their UFAs. [TSN]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • The salary cap will be going up significantly next season and the ones to follow. [Sportsnet | NHL |
  • The Canucks and Rangers complete blockbuster trade that included J.T. Miller, Erik Brannstrom, and Filip Chytil. [TSN | Yahoo Sports | Sportsnet | NHL]
  • Taking a closer look at the 4 Nations jerseys. [ESPN]
  • Brandon Saad signs with the Golden Knights. [Sportsnet | NHL | TSN]
  • An emotional Rob Ray inducted into the Sabres’ Hall of Fame. [TSN]
  • How the Penguins could be in a unique position to capitalize on the rising salary cap. [The Hockey News]
  • The 2026 Olympics are on Sidney Crosby’s mind. [TSN]
  • Crosby can’t think of anyone more deserving of the sendoff that Fleury is getting. [Sportsnet]
  • A look into Fleury’s magical last game in Montreal. [Sportsnet | The Athletic | Montreal Gazette]
  • Auston Matthews is honored to captain Team USA. [Yahoo Sports | NHL]
  • Michael Andlauer wants to grow the Sens’ French-speaking fan-base, but not by moving to Quebec City. [Sportsnet]

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