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Monday Habs Headlines: Canadiens were interested in acquiring Yaroslav Askarov

In today’s links, Kent Hughes’s attempt to acquire Askarov, remembering Red Fisher, the outlook for the 2024-25 season, how the Tampa Bay Lightning will fare, and Team Cuba wins the LATAM Cup.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Canadiens showed interest in acquiring Yaroslav Askarov. [Sportsnet]
  • Dave Stubbs looks back at the career of Red Fisher. [NHL.com]
  • Jared Book joins the Full Press NHL podcast to discuss the Canadiens’ expectations with Patrik Laine in the mix. [YouTube]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Is the addition of Jake Guentzel to replace Steven Stamkos enough to keep the Tampa Bay Lightning competitive in the Atlantic Division? [NHL.com]
  • The Los Angeles Kings signed goaltender Erik Portillo to a three-year entry-level contract. [TSN]
  • Apple Cheeks Lumley will forever hold the record for youngest goalie to play in the NHL, doing so at 17 years of age in 1943. [NHL.com]
  • The Cuban American team claimed the trophy at the LATAM Cup. [NHL.com]

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