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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Back to work

In today’s links, the Canadiens return to the ice en masse, Juraj Slafkovsky continues to turn heads, and the Olympic quarterfinals are set.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Alex Newhook hit the ice as the Habs returned to practice. Patrik Laine did not suit up. [Montreal Canadiens | Sportsnet | TSN]
  • The Canadiens have exceeded expectations. Now, expectations must change. [RDS]
  • The Habs know that Team Canada can count on Nick Suzuki when the spotlight grows bright. [RDS]
  • Would Brad Marchand’s return sideline the Canadiens’ captain? [Radio-Canada]
  • Juraj Slafkovský is the story of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament so far. [TSN | RDS]
  • Brendan Gallagher is recharged with a second baby on the way. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Samuel Montembeault is looking to carry his confidence forward into the second half of the season. [La Presse]
  • Michael Hage could finish this season in Montreal. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Breaking down the Olympic quarterfinals. [The Athletic]
  • Men’s hockey standouts and disappointments so far. [ESPN]
  • Is Canada vs. USA on the women’s side the nastiest rivalry in hockey? [The Athletic]
  • Canada is looking for redemption against the USA in the women’s hockey final. [CBC]
  • Sidney Crosby says that Connor McDavid is “leading by example in every possible way.” [TSN]
  • Tom Wilson may have gotten into a fight, but he made sure not to take things any further. [TSN]
  • The American Hockey League announced a 20-game suspension for Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette for violating the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program. [TSN]

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