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Friday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson’s next contract

In today’s links, Lane Hutson’s contract extension and other questions facing the Habs, the impact of a rising salary cap, and Caleb Desnoyers goes under the knife.

Jan 14, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) shoots the puck against the Utah Hockey Club during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The latest on contract extension talks with Lane Hutson. [RG.org]
  • What are the Habs’ top priorities heading into 2025-26? [The Hockey Writers]
  • Maya Labad is ready to fight for a spot with the Victoire. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • It’s the third inning of a 1982 Little League World Series semifinal. Canada has runners on second and third, and the next batter is a tall, gangly preteen — Pierre Turgeon. [The Athletic]
  • Will a rapidly rising NHL salary cap end the parity era? (and other questions) [The Athletic]
  • Louis Domingue is heading to the KHL, meaning that Samuel Montembeault could be the only Quebecois netminder in the NHL next season. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Caleb Desnoyers will miss the start of the season following wrist surgery. [NHL.com]

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