Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes meets the media

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

“We have a group of guys that are playing for each other; that’s the most impressive thing I see.” [Montreal Canadiens | La Presse | RDS]
The three-way battle for the net shouldn’t last long, says Kent Hughes. [CTV News]
The Habs success this season so far has been driven by talent. [Sportsnet]
Hughes remains focused on a brighter future. [The Athletic]
Oliver Kapanen says his Olympic selection was a good Christmas present. [La Presse]
Kaiden Guhle returns to practice. [Sportsnet]
Five questions for the team in the second half of the season. [The Hockey Writers]
Joshua Roy will be out of the Laval Rocket lineup for four to six weeks. [La Presse]
Alexandre Texier will represent France at the upcoming Olympics. [Radio-Canada]

There is some truth in Brad Marchand’s comments about the Toronto Maple Leafs. [The Athletic]
Can the “Heated Rivalry” show change hockey culture? [The Athletic]
Scott Wheeler scouts Stenberg, McKenna, and more than 100 other NHL prospects at the World Juniors. [The Athletic]
How does Team USA compare to Team Canada for the Olympics? [Sportsnet]
The NHL and Anaheim Ducks were named in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by a former employee alleging she faced sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination from 2022 to 2025 while working for both defendants. [ESPN]
The head of the IIHF said parts of the main hockey rink for the Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities, and dressing rooms will be ready. [ESPN]
The New York Rangers place Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox on IR. [ESPN]
Unrestricted free agent defenceman Egor Zamula is signing a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [TSN]