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Monday Habs Headlines: Johnny Kovacevic offers his thoughts on David Reinbacher and the top-line rotation

In today’s links, Kovacevic was left impressed by Reinbacher, while he also has an opinion on why it’s so hard to find the fit for Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Samuel Savoie had surgery on his femur, Brandon Sutter retires, and Lassi Thomson joins their enviable defensive depth of the Anaheim Ducks.

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • After seeing him in action for a couple of weeks, Johnny Kovacevic marvels at what David Reinbacher is capable of as an 18-year-old. [Radio-Canada]
  • Kovacevic also believes that Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are such perfect complements for one another that any other forward is just along for the ride. [Le Nouvelliste]
  • Five Quebecois members of the team appeared on Tout le monde en parle yesterday, and the discussion largely focused on the pressure of playing in Montreal. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Lassi Thomson was claimed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks. [TSN]
  • The Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto are still trying to come to an agreement on a new contract. [Ottawa Sun]
  • Unable earn a deal on a tryout with the Edmonton Oilers, Brandon Sutter has announced his retirement. [Daily Faceoff]
  • Samuel Savoie underwent surgery on his femur after crashing feet-first into the boards on Saturday. [NHL.com]
  • As part of their trip to play in the Hockeyville game, Sidney Crosby and his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates hosted a clinic in his hometown of Cole Harbour. [NHL.com]
  • Some of Connor Bedard’s peers, including Owen Beck, discuss just how special a talent the Chicago Blackhawks forward is. [NHL.com]

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