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Monday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský’s evolution

In today’s links, looking at the changes in Slafkovský’s game, taking stock after the road trip, the Islanders wanted Zharovsky, Hage stays productive, and the Avalanche are chasing history.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Juraj Slafkovský is emerging as a dynamic playmaker. [Jack Han’s Hockey Tactics Newsletter]
  • What the road trip revealed about the Canadiens’ roster. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Vladimir Malakhov, now a development coach with the New York Islanders, revealed that the New York Islanders were preparing to select Alexander Zharovsky in the NHL draft until Montreal picked him first. [RG.org]
  • Michael Hage had another productive weekend to maintain a tie atop the University of Michigan’s scoring list. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The New York Rangers placed Adam Fox on Long-Term Injured Reserve. [NHL.com]
  • Can the Colorado Avalanche post the highest regular-season point total in NHL history? [Sportsnet]
  • Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod has been diagnosed with breast cancer. [TSN]

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