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Monday Habs Headlines: “We can’t be losing these games and falling back in the standings”

In today’s links, Suzuki recognizes the seriousness of the slump, the second line didn’t and got benched, Beck and Mailloux returned to AHL ahead of league’s All-Star Game, Ryan Hartman to have in-person hearing, and Jonathan Quick sets a record.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Nick Suzuki realizes how critical it is for the Canadiens to turn things around immediately. [La Presse]
  • In case it wasn’t obvious when he stapled Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach to the bench late in yesterday’s game, Martin St-Louis wasn’t happy with his second line in Anaheim. [RDS]
  • Now that the standard in Montreal is winning, it was the correct decision to sit underperforming players. [Sportsnet]
  • Owen Beck and Logan Mailloux were loaned to the AHL ahead of tonight’s All-Star Classic in Coachella Valley. [Sportsnet]
  • Pascal Vincent doesn’t mind having to adjust to late recalls of Laval Rocket players. That’s what he’s working to achieve, after all. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Jonathan Quick became the first U.S.-born goalie to reach the 400 wins milestones on Sunday. [NHL.com]
  • Urho Vaakanainen and Henri Jokiharju were named as injury replacements for Finland’s 4 Nations team. [NHL.com]
  • Ryan Hartman was offered an in-person hearing for intending to injure Tim Stützle. [NHL.com]
  • The Ottawa Senators loaned Leevi Merilainen to the AHL as Linus Ullmark’s return is imminent. [Sportsnet]

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