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Saturday Habs Headlines: Ups and Downs

The Habs’ recent struggles and playoff hopes, the trade deadline, Lane Hutson’s spectacular rookie season, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and more.

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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • The Habs know what they need to do to get back on track, now they just have to do it. [La Presse | Radio-Canada]
  • If the Canadiens want this same team together after the trade deadline, they’ll need to prove that they deserve it. [The Athletic]
  • Montreal can still make the playoffs, but their time is running out. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Whether the team is in the playoffs or not, Kent Hughes is gonna have a tough trade deadline. [Montreal Gazette]
  • With the rising salary cap, the Habs will be in good shape. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Lane Hutson could be the best Habs rookie of the last 25 years. [Yahoo Sports]
  • Members of the Montreal Victoire will join the Habs’ skills competition. [Canadiens]
  • Logan Mailloux wants to improve his defensive game. [TVA Sports]
  • Carey Price misses the days of suiting up for Team Canada and believes that Canada’s goalies can get the job done. [Sportsnet]
  • The LPHF has given more players the chance to shine, and made Olympic team selection more competitive. [Radio-Canada]
  • The Canadiens are among a number of Canadian teams interested in Dylan Cozens. [Sportsnet]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • With a month remaining to go before the trade deadline, things could get interesting. [TSN | Sportsnet]
  • Sidney Crosby is out with an injury for the first time in three years. [NHL | Sportsnet]
  • Team Canada and Team USA are facing some key injuries ahead of the 4 Nations tournament. [TSN]
  • Todd McLellan has turned the Red Wings around. [NHL]
  • Why being one of the only teams in the NHL without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off could benefit the Capitals. [TSN]
  • Agent Allain Roy talks about the rising salary cap and the league’s dead contracts. [TVA Sports]
  • The Pats of Regina are planning a night that celebrates indigenous culture and heritage. [Radio-Canada]

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