Thursday Habs Headlines: Paul Byron knows the goals will come

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Paul Byron is working as hard as ever despite his early lack of production. [Montreal Gazette]
• The line mix-ups will continue all season, according to Claude Julien. [Canadiens]
• If he continues to impress in Laval, Otto Leskinen may be well on his way to an NHL promotion. [The Athletic]
• The Habs have some room for improvement early in the season. [TSN 690]/

Around the league and elsewhere

• The Maple Leafs are coming under pressure after a rough couple of weeks. [31 Thoughts]
• The Islanders are reportedly trying to make a Josh Ho-Sang trade happen. [TSN]
• It’s inevitable that the NBA’s trouble with China will affect the NHL, but how? [The Athletic]
• Jayna Hefford shared some of the advice she received from Billie Jean King in a recent Q&A. [Sportsnet]/