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Sunday Habs Headlines: L.J. Mooney aims to be Montreal’s next small star

In today’s links, Mooney sees his path ahead, Habs’ salary-cap situation looking strong, the partnership between the dynasties and Tony the Tailor, previewing the Predators, and Brad Marchand undergoes surgery.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • L.J. Mooney is confident in his abilities despite his small stature, and seeing the success of Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson in Montreal gives him even more faith in a future as an NHLer. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Canadiens are in great shape salary-cap wise, unlike a couple of rebuilding teams in the Pacific Division that either chose or were forced to spend big this off-season. [Sportsnet]
  • The relationship throughout the dynasty years between the Montreal Canadiens and Tony the Tailor. [NHL.com]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Brad Marchand announced he has undergone surgery to repair a lower-body issue he had hoped would recover on its own. [NHL.com]
  • The Nashville Predators will need to avoid a slow start to get back to the post-season. [NHL.com]
  • Brady Martin leads the Predators’ prospect pool. [NHL.com]

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