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Friday Habs Headlines: David Desharnais inexplicably remains on top power play unit

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • David Desharnais inexplicably remains on the top power play unit for the Canadiens despite woeful production, and it’s hurting the team. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Habs Breakfast discusses whether it’s possible for the Canadiens to win a Stanley Cup with Michel Therrien as the man behind the bench, and more. [TSN 690]
  • GM Marc Bergevin spoke about the Habs situation, commenting that the team has navigated through one storm, but there will be more – as with any team. [La Presse]
  • Tomas Plekanec has been producing at a much-improved rate as of late, with things finally going his way in the offensive zone. [La Presse]
  • Has Devante Smith-Pelly surpassed Dale Weise in the pecking order of the lineup? [TVA]
  • In case you missed it, Jeff Petry has been added to the injury reserve. On the bright side, however, both Lucas Lessio and Paul Byron are making progress. [EOTP]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • The Ottawa Senators made a big splash when they acquired Dion Phaneuf from the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, in a deal where the Sens are the team taking all the risk. [SSS]
  • The family of Todd Ewen donated the brain of the former NHLer to science following his death, and now the researcher is sharing some of her findings. [TSN]
  • Next season will be the Detroit Red Wings‘ final season in Joe Louis Arena, and the team will celebrate their historic barn with the “Farewell at The Joe” campaign. [WIIM]
  • Despite some rumours that they may be shopping around the market, the Dallas Stars may not look to bring in defensive help through a trade. [DBD]
  • Connor McDavid has been fantastic since returning from injury, but can he help Jordan Eberle break the 30-goal plateau for the first time since 2011-12? [CnB]
  • Check out this interview with Beth Hanrahan, forward for the NWHL’s New York Riveters. [BSB]
  • Raw Charge managing editor John Fontana has shared his story of living with Neurofibromatosis Type II, while also introducing Deke the Deuce – a NF2 awareness fundraising campaign. [RC]

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