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Friday Habs Headlines: Chris Wideman reflects on his time in Montreal

In today’s links, Chris Wideman talks about his time in Montreal, the Canadiens are starting to look towards being competitive, and what does offseason free agency hold?

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Chris Wideman is very thankful for the time he spent with the Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]
  • This off-season will mark the first steps towards opening a competitive window. [The Athletic]
  • Michael Pezzetta was blown away by his first live PWHL experience. [NHLPA]
  • Having excess defenders is both a good and a bad thing. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Sam Reinhart debuts as the No. 1 free agent on Daily Faceoff’s list of Top 50 UFAs for this offseason. [Daily Faceoff]
  • Five potential destinations for Steven Stamkos to consider this off-season. [Sportsnet]
  • Adam Fantilli will join Connor Bedard on Team Canada at the World Championships. [The Hockey News]
  • How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild, the history of every nickname. [The Athletic]
  • Disbelief seemed to be the overriding emotion among the Winnipeg Jets after their early exit from the NHL playoffs. [TSN]
  • Someone will need to be held accountable in Los Angeles as the Kings lose to the Edmonton Oilers for the third consecutive year. [La Presse | The Athletic]
  • Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes, Connor Ingram of the Arizona Coyotes, and Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington have been named the finalists for the Masterton Trophy. [TSN]

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