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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Managing Montembeault

In today’s links, the Canadiens goaltending situation is a hot subject of debate, Alex Carrier’s unique role, and Jakob Chychrun signs for 8 years with the Capitals.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The question of Samuel Montembeault’s workload. [La Presse]
  • What should the Canadiens do with Jakub Dobes down the stretch? [A Winning Habit]
  • It’s hard to keep Lane Hutson off the ice. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Alexandre Carrier is a unique acquisition in a unique role on the Habs’ blue line. [La Presse]
  • Adam Engstrom has adjusted quickly to North American pro hockey life. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Hockey is a family affair for Will Dineen. [RDS]
  • Michael Hage will return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season. [A Winning Habit]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • How Scott Laughton said goodbye to the Philadelphia Flyers after 12 years. [The Athletic]
  • The Washington Capitals and defenceman Jakob Chychrun have agreed to an 8-year, $72-million extension. [The Athletic | Sportsnet]
  • Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet is ’emptying the tank’ amidst a season of upheaval. [Sportsnet]
  • What now for the Nashville Predators? Barry Trotz on a puzzlingly bad year. [The Athletic]
  • Glenn Healy talks about his work with the NHL Alumni Association. [NHL.com]

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