Wednesday Habs Headlines: Focusing on the current roster

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The trade deadline is just part of the business, says Kaiden Guhle. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Habs hope that Kirby Dach can hold his position on the first line. [Montreal Gazette]
• The Habs have decisions to make with Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble. [The Hockey Writers]
• David Reinbacher and his renewed belief in his abilities. [Radio-Canada]
• When thinking about a Robert Thomas trade, consider: what would the Canadiens want in exchange for Nick Suzuki? [La Presse]
• Are the Los Angeles Kings still interested in Patrik Laine? [RDS]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Nearly everyone is on the table for the Vancouver Canucks ahead of the trade deadline. [Sportsnet]
• The Toronto Maple Leafs have no choice but to be sellers. [Sportsnet]
• What does Dougie Hamilton have left in the tank? [The Athletic]
• The NHL is impressed by Calgary’s potential new arena. [Sportsnet | NHL]
• The league won’t play an outdoor game at Lake Louise, however. [Sportsnet]
• Six potential win-win deals that could be made. [ESPN]
• The Minnesota Wild have acquired Michael McCarron for a second-round selection. [TSN]
• The New York Rangers have placed J.T. Miller on injured reserve. [Daily Faceoff]