Tuesday Habs Headlines: A Step Ahead

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

Playing at the Olympics has brought new speed to Nick Suzuki’s game, both physically and mentally. [TVA Sports]
Last year, Suzuki asked Kent Hughes to keep the team together. This year, they’re in a different position. [The Athletic | TVA Sports | La Presse]
Alex Newhook wants to be the top-six forward the Habs are looking for. [Montreal Gazette]
Patrik Laine hasn’t been cleared to play, but he traveled with the team to California. [TVA Sports]
Studying the art playing against a team with their goalie pulled and the game on the line. [TVA Sports]
The Habs are the best team in the league at picking up wins following a loss. [TVA Sports]
David Reinbacher appears to be finding his stride. [Radio-Canada]
The Habs goaltending still presents more questions than it answers. [Yahoo Sports]
Everyone in the East (Habs included) should be buying. [Sportsnet]
Montreal doesn’t have to make a move at the deadline, but they could go after a few players. [Sportsnet]
It is entirely possible that Montreal will be the only Canadian team in the playoffs. [TVA Sports]

Kim Weiss is focusing on the job at hand, not on making history with the Avs’ AHL team. [NHL]
Changes appear to be coming for the front office of Canada’s women’s hockey team. [Radio-Canada]
Previewing the trade deadline. [Sportsnet]
Craig Berube wants the Leafs to ignore the noise ahead of the trade deadline. [TSN]
Despite trading for Connor Murphy, the Oilers still need to address defense. [Sportsnet]
With the deadline approaching, how much will the Flames sell? [Sportsnet]
Vincent Trocheck is prepared to be traded, but not to the West Coast. [NHL]
Discussing some of the most likely names to be on the move, buyers vs sellers, and more in this 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
Five less flashy potential trade targets. [Sportsnet]
Elias Pettersson is aware he hasn’t met expectations, but is largely trying to ignore the trade rumors and focus on playing. [Sportsnet | NHL]