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Friday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc becoming a fan favourite

In today’s links, Zachary Bolduc is wasting no time endearing himself to Montreal, the Laval Rocket prepare for their home opener, and Brady Tkachuk is out for 6 to 8 weeks.

Oct 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; MontrŽal Canadiens right wing Zack Bolduc (76) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Whether in Quebec City or Montreal, Zachary Bolduc knows how to make himself loved. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Jeff Gorton says he’s happy to stay in Montreal. [CTV Montreal (Video)]
  • Even with limited ice time, Alexander Zharovsky finds a way to produce. [RDS]
  • “My mother told me, don’t go to Montreal, it’s dangerous!” laughs Martin St-Louis. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Nine Quebecers will suit up at Victoire training camp. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Alex Belzile is not yet ready to give up on the NHL. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Excitement and expectations: the Laval Rocket prepare for their home opener. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The Ottawa Senators announced on Thursday that captain Brady Tkachuk is out six to eight weeks after undergoing right thumb surgery. [TSN]
  • How the soft-spoken Kyle Connor uses his platform to raise awareness for Parkinson’s. [The Athletic]
  • Early red flags to watch around the NHL. [Sportsnet]
  • ‘I’ve learned a lot’: Carter Hart on signing with the Vegas Golden Knights and his near-future plans. [The Athletic]
  • Which NHL teams deserve Gavin McKenna the most — and the least? [Daily Faceoff]
  • Dmitry Kulikov is out for five months after labrum surgery. [ESPN]
  • Beijinger Kevin He hopes to continue making history. [Sportsnet]
  • Analyzing William Nylander’s ‘slow’ start to season. [Sportsnet]
  • The vets on the St. Louis Blues rush to Logan Mailloux’s defence. [La Presse]
  • Should the Detroit Red Wings already be worried about John Gibson? [Daily Faceoff]
  • The subtle art of wall play in the NHL. [Sound of Hockey]

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