Saturday Habs Headlines: Verdun honours Canadiens legend Scotty Bowman

New assistant coach Trevor Letowski is no stranger to Dominique Ducharme. [The Athletic]
Legendary Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman was honoured in Verdun. [Montreal Gazette]
Bowman also recounted his childhood memories spent in that neighborhood. [La Presse]
The Ottawa Senators plan to welcome back fully vaccinated fans when they take on the Montreal Canadiens on September 18. [Sportsnet]
The Jesperi Kotkaniemi situation raises questions about Montreal’s ability to draft and develop its young players. [Journal de Montreal]/

Mikko Koivu is expected to return to the Minnesota Wild in a yet to be revealed capacity. [Hockey Wilderness]
Zach Parise will be back playing for the general manager who drafted him, as he joins Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders. [Sportsnet]
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins’ mask will pay tribute to Matiss Kivlenieks. [NHL]
Here’s why Vladimir Tarasenko might potentially stay put with the St. Louis Blues. [Sports Illustrated]
The Calgary Flames added two more veterans to their roster. [TSN]/

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