Friday Habs Headlines: Tyler Toffoli’s breakthrough was a long time in the making

There were always signs that Tyler Toffoli was about to have a breakout goal-scoring year. [EP Rinkside]
Claude Julien talks about rising COVID-19 cases around the league. [Montreal Gazette]
Grading every Canadiens player 10 games into the season. [The Athletic]
Once upon a time, the Habs and Ottawa Senators were stuck in the basement together. What’s happened since? [The Athletic]
The Canadiens are at the top of another set of power rankings. [Sportsnet]/

In the wake of a rash of positive Covid-19 cases league-wide, the NHL has instituted four in-arena protocol changes. [Sportsnet]
Not all of the changes are well-received by the players. [Winnipeg Free Press]
The Pittsburgh Penguins will reportedly interview Ron Hextall for their general manager position. [TSN]
The NHL is working to schedule games for prime time in Europe this season. [The Athletic]
Multiple positive Covid-19 cases precipitated the exit of the Connecticut Whale from the NWHL’s tournament. [The Ice Garden]
Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin might be positioned to be the Calgary Flames’ next dominant defence pairing. [TSN]/

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