Friday Habs Headlines: Martin St. Louis’s impact is no mirage

The Habs’ improvement under Martin St. Louis is no mirage. [The Hockey Writers]
Three Canadiens players who have something to prove down the stretch. [A Winning Habit]
A look back at the fun times that P.K. Subban brought to the Montreal Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]/

Is it time to change the definition of the Hart Trophy from most valuable to most outstanding? [The Athletic]
Phillip Danault took a chance on himself, and so far, it’s paying off. [LA Times]
Matchups that we all want to see in the 2022 NHL playoffs. [ESPN]
Cale Makar, Roman Josi… or someone else? Making each candidate’s case for the Norris Trophy. [The Hockey News]
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ lack of goaltending depth is highlighted by the Marlies’ wild week of roster moves in net. [The Athletic]
Although recent events would hint otherwise, the Leafs have actually been more adept than usual at protecting leads this year. [TSN]
Five pending UFAs looking for big paydays after the playoffs. [The Hockey News]
Meet Cameron Lizotte, OHL champion turned fashion designer. [The Athletic]
Doug Wilson is stepping down as the GM of the San Jose Sharks after 19 years. [Sportsnet]
Rochester Americans forward Ben Holmstrom has been suspended eight games for “homophobic language,” the American Hockey League announced. [ProHockeyTalk]
Is the clock ticking on Don Fehr’s reign as NHLPA executive director? [Daily Faceoff]
Bob Cole will be the receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards show on Sunday. [CBC]/

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