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Sunday Habs Headlines: Arber Xhekaj returns to practice

In today’s links, The Sheriff is just about back on patrol, Samuel Montembeault talks about his contract, Filip Mesar earns multiple honours, and some NCAA players to pay attention to.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Arber Xhekaj was back on the ice with his teammates on Saturday. [TVA Sports]
  • The progress made with goaltending coach Eric Raymond convinced Samuel Montembeault that Montreal was the right fit for his career. [Canadiens.com]
  • Filip Mesar was named the OHL player of November. [OHL.ca]
  • He also earned a place on the CHL team of the month. [CHL.ca]
  • The Montreal Alouettes brought the Grey Cup to the Bell Centre ice last night. [TVA Sports]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • How William Nylander has become an elite producer. [Sportsnet]
  • The Calgary Flames signed Mark :Pysyk to a two-way contract, then immediately placed him on waivers. [TSN]
  • Five free agents to keep an eye on toward the end of the NCAA season. [Sportsnet]
  • Tyson Barrie has permission from the Nashville Predators to talk to other teams about a trade. [Sportsnet]

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