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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Quiet, but not idle

In today’s links, the Canadiens quiet, but not uneventful offseason, the 1986 Cup winners reunite, and the New York Islanders give the fans a chance to pick their third jerseys.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Extensions to Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes highlight a quiet Canadiens off-season. [TSN]
  • Stéphane Richer says Cole Caufield is born to score goals. [La Presse | RDS]
  • Members of the 1986 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens got together for a round of golf, minus one pivotal player. [CTV (Video) | La Presse | RDS | Radio-Canada]
  • The 11th edition of the Classique KR raised $67,000 for the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, with Alexandre Carrier, Dobes, and Jayden Struble joining the festivities. [Montreal Canadiens]
  • Can Owen Beck earn a job out of training camp? [The Sick Podcast]
  • Who might replace Brendan Gallagher as alternate captain? [A Winning Habit]
  • Should the Habs give Zachary Bolduc another shot on the top line? [A Winning Habit]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The New York Islanders are opening up their future third jersey look to the fans, announcing that the community can vote on eight potential new looks in a bracket-style format. [Daily Faceoff]
  • The top five remaining NHL restricted free agents. [Daily Faceoff]
  • Would Patrik Laine be a fit in Toronto? [TSN (Video)]
  • Finnish official Onni Hautamäki has signed a contract to referee in the NHL. [Jatkoaika (Finnish)]
  • Her mom’s multiple sclerosis journey serves as an inspiration for Vancouver Goldeneyes goalie Kristen Campbell. [CBC]

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