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Saturday Habs Headlines: The passing of a legend

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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Jean-Guy Talbot has passed away at 91. [Canadiens | TSN | NHL | Radio-Canada]
  • Celebrating Chris Chelios and remembering his career ahead of his Blackhawks jersey retirement on Sunday. [The Athletic]
  • Should the Habs retire Steve Shutt’s 22? [Montreal Gazette]
  • Savard and what his situation can tell us about the Habs’ deadline. [The Athletic]
  • Between the Rivalry Series, NHL All-Star showcase, the upcoming World Championship, and getting their inaugural PWHL season up and running, there’s little rest for the top players in the women’s game. [Radio-Canada]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • The Coyotes place Adam Ruzicka on unconditional wavers to terminate his contract. [TSN | The Athletic]
  • Mark Chipman says that the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance record is unsustainable. [TSN | Sportsnet |
  • It is possible that Gabriel Landeskog could return for the playoffs. [TSN]
  • The Leafs’ win streak might change their deadline plans. [Sportsnet]
  • The win streak has also proven that, at least in some situations, the Leafs roster is capable of playing with anyone. [Sportsnet]
  • Breaking down Auston Matthews’ prolific scoring season. [NHL]
  • A conversation with Abbotsford Canucks player Jermain Loewen about his experiences, being the first Jamaican drafted in the NHL, and more. [Sportsnet]
  • Is this a brief skid, or are the Canucks more the team people thought they were in the pre-season? [Sportsnet]
  • Arshdeep Bains becomes the fourth Punjabi player to play in the NHL. [NHL]
  • Despite their many issues, the Coyotes have reported their fourth-highest gate rates in their history this season. [Sportsnet]
  • The pros (and cons) of swinging big (or not) at the deadline. [The Athletic]
  • T.J. Oshie’s status is uncertain after he sustained an injury against Tampa. [NHL]
  • The Devils’, trade deadline possibilities, the Penguins, and more from this episode of 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
  • The goalie market and what the deadline might bring. [ESPN]
  • Sure, trading Jacob Markstrom would likely bring you some good value, but with the way he’s been playing, keeping him might be better long-term. [Sportsnet]

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