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Monday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki’s changing role as captain

In today’s links, a new approach for Suzuki in the team’s next phase, Slafkovský’s response to benching, how Hutson plans to score his first goal, Savard and Gallagher miss practice, Patrik Laine working with Adam Nicholas, Ryan Reaves suspended, and Dustin Wolf carrying the Flames.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Nick Suzuki’s leadership role might be more about being the good cop as Martin St-Louis begins to demand more of the younger players, as was the case on Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. [La Presse]
  • Juraj Slafkovský’s response to being that player who felt his head coach’s ire with a benching? “[I]t’s good to have high standards.” [La Presse]
  • Being less careless in the neutral zone and working to get back on defence are big reasons for the Canadiens’ turnaround on defence. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Lane Hutson has two objectives to help him score his first NHL goal: shoot the puck more quickly and harder. [Journal de Montreal]
  • David Savard and Brendan Gallagher missed yesterday’s practice in Brossard. [Canadiens.com]
  • But Patrik Laine was on the ice again, working with Adam Nicholas. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games for his hit to Darnell Nurse’s head on Saturday. [NHL.com]
  • Neal Pionk was fined $5,000 for clipping. [NHL.com]
  • The Detroit Red Wings placed Jack Campbell on waivers as he’s cleared to return to action from the player assistance program. [Sportsnet]
  • Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen should be able to return for the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. [NHL.com]
  • Dustin Wolf is at the heart of the Calgary Flames’ surprising start to the season. [NHL.com]

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