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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson’s learning process

In today’s links, analyzing Lane Hutson’s start to the season, Alex Barré-Boulet talks about going back to the AHL, and an emotional home opener for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Apr 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates with the puck in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Lane Hutson is learning how to balance risk and reward in the NHL. [Montreal Gazette]
  • A deeper look at Hutson’s tough night at the office vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. [La Presse]
  • Habs fans need to be patient as the team battles inconsistency. [The Hockey Writers]
  • It’s time to have a serious conversation about Mike Matheson’s defensive game. [A Winning Habit]
  • A few key numbers from the first four games. [RDS]
  • Alex Barré-Boulet vows to do everything to return to the NHL. [La Presse | RDS]
  • Filip Mesar wants to live up to his draft position. [Radio-Canada]
  • Jeff Gorton is looking forward to seeing Ivan Demidov in Montreal. [RDS]
  • Sudbury author Mike Commito delves into Montreal Canadiens lore with his book Habs 365. [Sudbury Star]
  • Michael Farber talks about why few of today’s NHL superstars come out of Montreal. [TSN 690 (Audio)]
  • The Bell Centre will host the 43rd annual Canadiens Blood Drive on Wednesday, in partnership with Héma-Québec. [CityNews]
  • Maureen Murphy has been a boon for Montreal on and off the ice. [Radio-Canada]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets raised a banner for Johnny Gaudreau at their home opener as part of an emotional opening ceremony. [Sportsnet | The Athletic | NHL.com]
  • Why are the Edmonton Oilers struggling and is it cause for concern? [Sportsnet | Daily Faceoff]
  • What is behind the Calgary Flames’ hot start? [The Athletic]
  • Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 assists. [TSN]
  • Why Connor Hellebuyck is the most underappreciated goalie of his generation. [The Athletic]
  • The Ottawa Senators are being cautious with Linus Ullmark, who is nursing a “strain”. [TSN]
  • Connor Bedard is showing more patience in his sophomore season. [TSN]
  • Why the Buffalo Sabres believe they are a playoff team despite a slow start. [ESPN]
  • The New Jersey Devils are getting the goaltending they missed in 2024-25. [Daily Faceoff]
  • How a remote northern community connects its past and present through hockey. [Sportsnet]

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