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Friday Habs Headlines: Joe Veleno’s fit

In today’s links, Joe Veleno wants to make a difference, the Habs goaltending depth, and Yegor Chinakhov wants out of Columbus.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Joe Veleno wants to get back on track. [La Presse]
  • Why the Canadiens signed Veleno: Context, role, positional need, and speed. [The Athletic]
  • Internal competition is a focal point of the Habs roster. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Éric Raymond is happy with the Canadiens goaltending depth. [Radio-Canada]
  • Pierre McGuire questions where Patrik Laine fits within the Canadiens lineup. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
  • The top 10 must-see games on the calendar for the 2025-26 season. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The Vancouver Canucks traded Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick. [Sportsnet]
  • The most notable off-season NHL deals from the past 10 years. [Sportsnet]
  • Yegor Chinakhov requests a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, citing ‘misunderstandings’ with coach Dean Evason. [The Athletic | TSN]
  • Why Gavin McKenna’s Penn State commitment is a game changer. [ESPN]
  • Goaltender Lukas Dostal reached a five-year contract extension to remain with the Anaheim Ducks. [ESPN]

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