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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Hope for the second half of the season

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Which of the Habs’ young defenders have improved so far? [La Presse]
  • Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky bring hope for Canadiens fans looking for improvements from last season. [RDS]
  • The Laval Rocket need to remain vigilant to continue their ascent up the standings. [Radio-Canada]
  • Mathias Brunet answers fan questions about what to watch for the remainder of the season. [La Presse]
  • Could Sean Monahan bring a first rounder? [RDS]
  • Is there a possibility that Monahan stays a Hab if the desired trade market never materializes? [Sportsnet]
  • Being a defensive defender is no longer in vogue in the NHL, which makes Jayden Struble’s presence in the lineup more remarkable. [La Presse]
  • After two seasons in the KHL, the Laval Rocket’s Philippe Maillet is happy to be closer to home. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Nick Suzuki is working with the Asista Foundation to help shelter animals while positively impacting those struggling with mental health. [NHLPA]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Lawyers representing Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, and Cal Foote have confirmed that their clients have been charged with sexual assault. [TSN | Sportsnet]
  • The Calgary Flames said in a statement that the club was unaware that Dube would be facing a criminal charge when he was granted a leave of absence earlier this month. [Sportsnet]
  • What can the NHL do when a player is charged with a crime? [The Athletic]
  • The top ten goaltending statistics from the first half of the season. [The Athletic]
  • Will anything go right for the Buffalo Sabres this season? [Daily Faceoff]
  • How did the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators find themselves in the league’s basement? [The Hockey News
  • Eithan Grishin has been indefinitely suspended after allegedly placing a chokehold on a goalie during a Pacific Junior Hockey League fight. [The Province | CBC]

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