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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Josh Anderson’s family connection to the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Habs are rooted in Josh Anderson’s family tree. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Jeff Petry has rediscovered the joys of playing in Montreal, a statement that goes a long way towards rehabilitating Montreal as a free-agent destination. [La Presse]
  • Joshua Roy has been named QMJHL Player of the Week. [CHL]
  • A mock draft has the Canadiens selecting Logan Cooley with the second overall selection of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. [The Hockey Writers]/

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Each of Steve Yzerman’s trades as Red Wings’ GM, ranked. [The Athletic]
  • Israeli hockey player Eliezer Sherbatov, who grew up in Montreal, talks about the 24 hour train journey that took him from Mariupol to the Polish border. [La Presse | TSN]
  • The Chicago Blackhawks hired Kyle Davidson as general manager on Tuesday, dropping his interim tag instead of going outside the floundering franchise for new leadership. [TSN]
  • CCM Hockey will stop using Alex Ovechkin and other Russian NHL players in any global marketing initiatives, the company said late Monday. [TSN]
  • Foreign players are starting to terminate their KHL contracts as the league prepares for upcoming playoffs. [TSN]
  • Analyzing the NHL’s best and worst at creating and defending rush chances. [Sportsnet]
  • Inside the player evaluation process: from a former head scout. [Sportsnet]
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have goalie concerns, but their trade deadline options are shaky. [ProHockeyTalk]
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins, in partnership with the PWHPA, will host the Rivalry Rematch on March 12 between Team Canada and Team USA. [The Hockey News]
  • The Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association has seen a 31% drop in referees compared to two years ago due to abuse and COVID-19. [CTV News Saskatoon]/

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