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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Closing Thoughts

Slafkovský reminds Jagr of himself, Olympic injuries and closing thoughts, preparing for the return of the NHL regular season and more in today’s links.

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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Jaromir Jagr liked how the players from the Czech Extraliga played, but also expressed particular praise for Juraj Slafkovský. [Sport.sk]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Mikko Rantanen will miss time for the Stars after the Olympics. [TSN]
  • Likewise, the Jets will be missing Josh Morrissey. [TSN]
  • Nazem Kadri isn’t looking for an out, but it seems likely that his time in Calgary is coming to an end. [Sportsnet]
  • The Jets aren’t surprised by Connor Hellebuyck’s golden performance. [CBC]
  • The regular season is likely to hit the ground running after the Olympic break as the playoff race heats up. [Sportsnet | Montreal Gazette]
  • Sidney Crosby, Auston Matthews, and a final discussion of the Olympics. [Sportsnet]
  • The success of Olympic coverage in Inuktitut, particularly of hockey, has been a growing success in multiple ways. [Radio-Canada]

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