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Saturday Habs Headlines: Canadiens need to play more connected on defence

In today’s links, the problem with the defence, the realized promise of Lane Hutson, Montembeault’s chances of making Team Canada, why Lucas Condotta is Laval’s captain, Raphaël Lavoie ends up in Las Vegas, and John Klingberg is still looking for a team.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Lane Hutson is proving that last season’s productive audition was no fluke. [La Presse]
  • The roles for Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson, and Arber Xhekaj are among the top questions for the Canadiens after two games. [La Presse]
  • Brendan Gallagher says the Canadiens were “disconnected” in the defensive zone in the their loss to the Boston Bruins. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The Canadiens have the talent to be in the post-season picture if they tighten up their defensive play. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The positives from the loss in Boston, including the play of several of the veterans. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Don Sweeney isn’t going to let one great game from Samuel Montembeault or one terrible one from Stuart Skinner make the decision on Canada’s goaltending group for the 4 Nations Face-Off. [The Athletic]
  • Montembeault’s stellar debut raised confidence in his ability to be the starter the Canadiens need this season. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Add in Lane Hutson and (eventually) Patrik Laine, and it’s not hard to see a path to the playoffs. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Laine’s mental health initiative aims to help people who may not be able to afford professional help. [Canadiens.com]
  • A little chat between Kirby Dach and Slafkovský. [Canadiens.com]
  • “It was a relatively easy choice” to name Lucas Condotta captain of the Laval Rocket, says Pascal Vincent, after speaking with all the players to make his decision. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • After contributing a goal and an assist in his NHL debut, Macklin Celebrini is now being evaluated for a lower-body injury. [NHL.com]
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have won the waivers battle for Raphaël Lavoie. [Sportsnet]
  • Kaapo Kahkonen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Avalanche. [TSN]
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois is looking forward to his latest fresh start. [NHL.com]
  • Mark Giordano, John Klingberg, and Kevin Shattenkirk are still looking for NHL contracts. [TSN]
  • The Edmonton Oilers are now the team every Western Conference opponent is trying to measure itself against. [NHL.com]
  • Porter Martone believes captaining his team to a deep playoff run is the best way to boost his draft stock. [NHL.com]
  • If you were really looking forward to getting a gravy boat at the Ottawa Senators’ game on Monday afternoon, you’re going to be disappointed. [TSN]

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