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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Something to prove

In today’s links, looking at potential internal battles at training camp, the Habs crowded blueline, and Victor Hedman prepares for a better season.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Five players who are looking to seize the spotlight at training camp. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Alex Newhook wants to build on his playoff successes. [RDS]
  • Brendan Gallagher is now a father of two — the reason why he stayed in Montreal even after being traded to the Vancouver Canucks. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Previewing the 2026-27 Canadiens blue line. [The Hockey Writers]
  • The competition for that sixth spot is getting more and more intense every year, according to Stéphane Robidas. [RDS]
  • The Bell Centre unveils an updated centre ice logo for the upcoming season. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The Trois-Rivières Lions are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Xavier Bernard. [Trois-Rivières Lions]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Victor Hedman is preparing for his 18th NHL season with a healthy body and mind. [NHL.com]
  • Redrafting the class of 2024. [The Athletic]
  • The 10 most impactful NHL moves made this summer. [Sportsnet]
  • The bond between hockey players and billet families. [CTV Winnipeg (Video)]
  • The Ottawa Senators are reportedly closing in on their next captain. [TSN]
  • The Minnesota Wild continue negotiations with star defenceman Quinn Hughes on a potential contract extension. [TSN]

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