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Thursday Habs Headlines: Oliver Kapanen could boost the power play

Sep 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Oliver Kapanen (91) plays the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at the Bell Centre. | Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadians news and notes

  • With his success in the SHL, Oliver Kapanen could boost Canadiens’ secondary scoring and power play. [Sportsnet]
  • The Habs’ playoff spot, the last in the East, is still safe…at least until Thursday. [JDM]
  • Three takeaways from Tuesday night’s win over the Florida Panthers. [The Hockey News]
  • After their fourth consecutive loss to the Canadiens this season, the Panthers say this late-season edition of the team is “completely different”. [Sportsnet]
  • Will Nick Suzuki be on Canada’s Olympic team, and is it even a Calder race anymore given what Lane Hutson’s done this season? [TSN]
  • The Canadiens are throwing thanks to the hockey gods. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the Habs incredible comeback in the final seconds in their final game of the season against the Panthers. [TSN]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • How Brad Marchand is fitting into his new home with the Florida Panthers. [Sportsnet]
  • Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet discusses how he can carve out a more permanent role for Linus Karlsson. [Sportsnet]
  • Rogers Communications Inc. and the NHL announced a new 12-year, $11 billion agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada. [CBC]
  • Examining each trade deadline buyer who spent significant capital to add pieces one month later. [Sportsnet]
  • Nearly 11 years after being drafted as a highly touted prospect, Brandon Halverson went from UberEats driver to his first time as an NHL starter. [Athletic]
  • Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev keeps his eye on other teams during his downtime. [Toronto Sun]

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