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Monday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson praised by Maple Leafs players

In today’s links, the relentless Hutson, previewing the Habs’ season, the final roster battle, and league injury news.

Sep 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; defenseman Lane Hutson (48) carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. | Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs players were impressed with how tireless Lane Hutson was on Saturday night. [TSN]
  • Will the off-season additions help Montreal return to the post-season? [NHL.com]
  • The final week of pre-season arrives with the only real question being which rookie forward will crack the bottom six. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The 32 Thoughts podcast discusses the growing expectations in Montreal. [Sportsnet]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Anthony Stolarz signed a four-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs. [NHL.com]
  • William Nylander has launched his own YouTube channel. [YouTube]
  • Kaapo Kakko has a broken hand and will need six weeks to recover. [NHL.com]
  • Jansen Harkins of the Anaheim Ducks will miss eight weeks with an upper-body injury. [NHL.com]
  • Dustin Wolf has become the Calgary Flames’ starter, but who will be his backup? [Sportsnet]
  • How far can the Los Angeles Kings go in the final season of Anze Kopitar’s career? [NHL.com]

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