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Wednesday Habs Headlines: The many factors that went into the NHL’s return to the Olympics

In today’s links, Mike Matheson turns 30, Colin White looks to make the most of his opportunity, and Gary Bettman talks about the future of the WInnipeg Jets.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Mike Matheson hasn’t slowed down with age. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Colin White is looking to make the most of his opportunity with the Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Brandon Gignac was able to have another taste of his NHL dream. [La Presse]
  • Martin St-Louis and Andre Tourigny can commiserate with each other’s situation. [La Presse]
  • Why the Habs are still in the basement. [TVA Sports]
  • The Canadiens may play a game in Paris as early as 2025. [Daily Hive]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The strange tale of how the NHL returned to the Olympic Games. [RDS]
  • Gary Bettman dismissed any talk about relocation for the Winnipeg Jets. [Sportsnet | The Athletic]
  • Ranking the top 40 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft. [Sportsnet]
  • The top college, CHL and European free agents available for NHL teams. [The Athletic]
  • Deals the ESPN staff want to see before March 8. [ESPN]
  • What to expect in year two for the PWHL, including a June entry draft. [The Athletic]
  • Fighting in the NHL is on the decline, but recent days have served as a reminder that it’s still here. [RDS]
  • The advantages of drafting fourth versus sixth. [La Presse]

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