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Thursday Habs Headlines: What Montreal has in Joe Veleno

In today’s links, stories on Veleno’s addition, Logan Mailloux on Reinbacher, available free agents, and the Canucks trying to clear cap space.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Does Joe Veleno have the talents to replace Christian Dvorak? [Radio-Canada]
  • The players Veleno will be battling with for a roster spot. [RDS]
  • Veleno hasn’t had the career expected of him when he gained exceptional status for the QMJHL, but AAA coach and off-season training partner Jon Goyens says his attention to detail should help him in the Canadiens organization. [La Presse]
  • Five things to know about Veleno. [TVA Sports]
  • If you missed the news, the 2025-26 NHL schedule has been released. [EOTP]
  • Logan Mailloux spoke about his time with the Canadiens, and praised the two-way game of David Reinbacher. [RG.org]
  • Wayne Thomas, goaltender for the Canadiens from 1972 to 1974, passed away at the age of 77. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Looking at the top 10 free agents still available. [Sportsnet]
  • The Vancouver Canucks are attempting to open up some cap space to sign other players. [TSN]
  • Cal Clutterbuck and Nate Thompson were among the group of former NHLers who attended a broadcast training camp yesterday. [NHL.com]
  • Gabe Perreault is hoping his hard work this off-season results in a spot on the New York Rangers’ roster. [NHL.com]
  • Michael Carcone tested the free-agent market, but ultimately returned to the Utah Mammoth. [TSN]

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