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Thursday Habs Headlines: Deadline likely low key for Montreal

In today’s links, expect a quiet trade deadline for the Habs, Hutson joins good company, time to shuffle top-scoring lines, what the Maple Leafs are missing, and more.

Mar 3, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) , left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) , right wing Ivan Demidov (93) defenseman Lane Hutson (48) and center Nick Suzuki (14) celebrate after scoring a goal during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens remain quiet at the trade deadline for the second straight year. [Montreal Gazette]
  • “We shot ourselves in the foot too often and it cost us” Martin St. Louis said after the Canadiens 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks. [Sportsnet]
  • The loss was Jakub Dobeš first in regulation in almost three months. [Journal de Montreal]
  • It might be time to shuffle the Canadiens’ top scoring lines. [Montreal Gazette]
  • After another season with at least 50 assists under his belt, Lane Hutson now belongs to a select club. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Bruce Boudreau believes the Toronto Maple Leafs are missing an emotional leader. [The Leafs Nation]
  • With the trade deadline looming, the Maple Leafs scratched three players on Wednesday. [Sportsnet]
  • After seven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Myers is heading to Dallas. [Sportsnet]
  • The Nashville Predators are going to miss Michael McCarron but he’ll fit in just fine with the Minnesota Wild…even with his old sparring partners. [The Athletic]
  • Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has rocketed up the TSN’s Trade Bait board. [TSN]
  • The Panthers are navigating unfamiliar territory as sellers. [Florida Hockey Now]
  • How the Tampa Bay Lightning can right their current skid. [NHL]

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