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Sunday Habs Headlines: Laval Rocket finding success using Canadiens’ system

In today’s links, no issues for the AHL team using the defensive system, Martin St-Louis says winning is an attitude, the team’s immaturity, Montembeault’s chances of making Team Canada, Michael Hage injured, and Tom Brady hits the ice.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The 8-1 Laval Rocket are excelling with the same defensive system the Habs are struggling with. [La Presse]
  • Martin St-Louis says that winning isn’t a structure, it’s an attitude. [La Presse]
  • He and Mike Sullivan shared their mutual respect for one another. [Sportsnet]
  • The Canadiens’ immaturity might be their biggest weakness this season. [The Athletic]
  • Despire the Habs’ struggles, Samuel Montembeault taking over the starting role has him more likely to make Team Canada, [Sportsnet]
  • Pierre Houde was humbled by the honour of receiving the Hewitt Award. [NHL.com]
  • Michael Hage was unable to play Saturday’s game:

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech are both out four to six week for the New York Islanders. [NHL.com]
  • Darnell Nurse has joined the new NHLPA advisory committee on CTE. [Sportsnet]
  • Jari Kurri was presented with the Borje Salming Courage Award on Saturday in Tampere, Finland. [NHL.com]
  • Finnish President Alexander Stubb compared the NHL’s Finland visit to the Super Bowl. [NHL.com]
  • Drafted by the Expos and completing a long career in the NFL, Tom Brady decided to give hockey a try. [NHL.com]

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