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

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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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