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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Big changes to the forward lines

In today’s links, out comes the blender, Joshua Roy and Patrik Laine are about to create real competition for lineup spots, Slafkovský and Dach on fourth line not a punishment, Habs hurt by turnovers, and Michael Andlauer wants Senators’ first-round pick back.

Kirby Dach
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Martin St-Louis made significant changes to the forward lines on Monday, with the newly recalled Joshua Roy on a line with Jake Evans and Emil Heineman. [Canadiens.com]
  • Roy is feeling good about his game and ready to show off last season’s form. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Patrik Laine was in a regular jersey and participating in all the drills on Monday. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Suddenly there’s a lot of competition for a forward spot. [Radio-Canada]
    Martin St-Louis says putting Juraj Slafkovský and Kirby Dach on a fourth line isn’t about punishment, but putting them in a role where they need to work. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The two players know what they need to do, but are having trouble executing the plan in game action. [The Athletic]
  • Of the 76 goals the Canadiens have allowed, 35 have come within 10 seconds of turning the puck over. [RDS]
  • Josh Anderson is having success with a simpler game. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Amanda Boulier provides a lot of effort and leadership in a small package for the Montreal Victoire. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Johnny and Matty Gaudreau’s mother, Jane, is looking forward to a return to Calgary on December 3 as the Flames host the Columbus Blue Jackets [Sportsnet]
  • Michael Andlauer hopes the change of ownership in Ottawa also leads to a change of heart in the NHL offices regarding the organization’s forfeiture of a first-round pick for failing to disclose Evgenii Dadonov’s no-trade list. [Sportsnet]
  • Pyotr Kochetkov is in concussion protocol, and now the Carolina Hurricanes have few NHL options in the crease. [TSN]
  • Brock Boeser says sitting at home waiting for his head to stop hurting was the most frustrating part of his recovery from a concussion. [Sportsnet]
  • Zach Werenski had seven points in three games to lead the three stars of the week, [TSN]

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