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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Marc Bergevin is sticking to his plan

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Marc Bergevin shared his thoughts on the Canadiens’ powerplay woes, the decision to name a captain, and playing Galchenyuk at centre this season, with Bob McKenzie. [TSN]
  • Although 3-on-3 overtime may not have gone in the Canadiens’ favour last night, they are still excited about it nonetheless. [Sportsnet]
  • Both Michel Therrien and Marc Bergevin stress that regardless of which group players may fall into, individual performances are what matter most. [La Presse]
  • In light of Todd Ewen’s untimely passing, questions have once again risen about the role of fighting in hockey. [National Post]
  • Former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau believes that while fighting is slowly being weeded out of the NHL, stricter penalties should be handed out to players who engage in them. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Why isn’t Newsy Lalonde’s jersey hanging from the rafters of the Bell Centre yet? [Seaway News]/

Around The League and Elsewhere

  • The NHL’s response and reactions to sexual assault allegations sends both fans and survivors the wrong message. [Anaheim Calling]
  • How did Brantt Myhres go from being banned from the NHL for life to being the L.A. Kings‘ new player assistance director? [TSN]
  • Wonder what the new CWHL jerseys will look like?
  • How have teams in the Atlantic Division changed from last season to this season? [Pension Plan Puppets]
  • John Tortorella’s media teleconference was disrupted by pranksters. Surprisingly enough, he took it all in stride. [Puck Daddy]

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