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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Owen Protz’s first foray with the national team

In today’s links, Owen Protz talks about playing for Team Canada for the first time, internal competition for the Habs, and Marco Rossi remains at an impasse.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Owen Protz aims to make the most of an unexpected invite to Canada’s camp. [OHL | Journal de Montreal]
  • Internal competition will help take the Habs penalty kill to the next step. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Arber Xhekaj or Jayden Struble? [The Hockey Writers]
  • Michael Hage makes his mark at Team Canada’s summer camp. [RDS]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The NHL’s 10 best contracts, 2025 edition. [The Athletic]
  • How a ‘metamorphosis’ turned Ryker Lee into one of the NHL’s most gifted prospects. [The Athletic]
  • The NHL’s top 10 defensive pairings for 2025-26. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Nearly a month into free agency, the Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent Marco Rossi remain at a stalemate in their negotiations. [TSN]

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