Thursday Habs Links: Max Pacioretty is leading by example

Max Pacioretty leads the Montreal Canadiens in scoring and is on pace to produce 70 points this season. He also leads the team in other ways, having evolved into a leader in the locker room. [Puck Daddy]
Compare the production levels of the 2nd overall pick in the 2007 draft and the 22nd overall pick in the 2007 draft. Who would you declare the better player? [Sportsnet]
Age does not seem to be a factor for Andrei Markov, as the veteran blue liner continues to log heavy minutes and still remains one of the best defensemen in the NHL. [La Presse – French]
With the injury to Alexei Emelin, Jarred Tinordi will be called up. [EOTP]
How tight could the Hart vote be this year? Carey Price, Pekka Rinne and Alex Ovechkin make for an interesting mix. [TSN]
But here are five reasons why the Price should be the one to come out on top. [Journal De Montreal – French]
Eric Gryba attempted to seriously injure Lars Eller, yet again. [SB Nation]
Markov had to help get Subban off the ice, after Subban got hurt blocking a shot. [Sportsnet]

Familiar names will compete to win the Selke Trophy this year, as Kopitar, Datsyuk, Toews and Bergeron continue to duel it out. [NHL Numbers]
Where do NHL players not want to play? Canada it seems! [National Post]
Sidney Crosby surprised a group of children by dropping in to practice with them. Crosby was accompanied by teammates Fleury, Spaling, Sill and Bortuzzo. [NHL]
Watch and enjoy, as players try to list the four Hogwarts houses from Harry Potter (and fail miserably)! [YouTube]

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