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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes’s masterclass in asset management

In today’s links, Kent Hughes continues to stock the pantry, the Habs move on from Sean Monahan, and the Arizona Coyotes ponder their future in the desert.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • No one is better than Kent Hughes at amassing assets. [La Presse]
  • Will Hughes be tempted to trade David Savard? [RDS]
  • Mike Johnson says that the Habs are going to face challenges down the middle. [TSN (Audio)]
  • The Canadiens appreciate Sean Monahan’s impact, but recognize that they have to move on after the trade. [NHL.com]
  • The Habs should experiment with Alex Newhook down the middle again. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Brandon Gignac looks forward to his second foray into the NHL. [La Presse | RDS]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • What long-term options do the Arizona Coyotes have as a franchise? [Daily Faceoff
  • 2024 NHL Trade Deadline: Ranking the top five seller teams. [Daily Faceoff]
  • Landsbro — the remote Swedish town that produced a generational NHL talent. [The Athletic]
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have not played to their potential consistently this season and head coach Sheldon Keefe is taking responsibility. [TSN]
  • Projecting Team Canada’s 2025 Four Nations Faceoff roster. [Sportsnet]
  • What does the PWHL need to be a successful hockey business? More Canada. [Globe and Mail]
  • The Chicago Blackhawks will host the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Blues. [Chicago Sun-Times]

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