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Thursday Habs Headlines: Patrik Laine has faith in his goal-scoring ability

In today;s links, Laine discusses his skills, debating the best goalie of this era, Leon Draisaitl’s next salary, and Rutger McGroarty speaks about his departure from Winnipeg.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Patrik Laine says the talents that allowed him to score 40 goals in the NHL haven’t disappeared:
  • Which among Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, and Dominik Hasek takes the title of best goalie of the modern era? [NHL.com]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Don’t expect to see Leon Draisaitl accept a team-friendly deal to stay in Edmonton. [Sportsnet]
  • Rutger McGroarty is happier with the development path he sees before him in Pittsburgh. [Sportsnet]
  • Did the Vancouver Canucks do enough in the off-season to account for their losses in free agency? [NHL.com]
  • Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will miss five to seven weeks recovering from knee surgery. [Sportsnet]
  • The top 20 defencemen in the NHL. [NHL.com]

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