A Winning Habit
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The top two lines of a team are the most important, and right now the Montreal Canadiens' two lines are broken.
Joshua Rosa|
With the Montreal Canadiens have kept Oliver Kapanen around, the rookie is soaking it all in.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
Emil Heineman has been a pleasant addition to the Habs roster, and his parents have kept an eye on him all the way from Sweden.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
Michael Hage's start with the University of Michigan is bringing up an intriguing question.
Nate Duffett|
Ivan Demidov's 2024-25 season in the KHL has been met with disdain from the Montreal Canadiens fanbase.
Nate Duffett|
Teams are game-planning for Lane Hutson, and Kris Letang was open about the Pittsburgh Penguins plans to slow Hutson down.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
After missing an entire season, the rust has slowed Kirby Dach down. But with a little patience, he should be just fine.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
While the Montreal Canadiens have split in their first four games and have four points to show for it, getting younger must remain Priority No. 1.
Todd Matthews|
Justin Barron is far from the perfect defender, but he played a solid game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
Kaiden Guhle has looked every part top pair defenseman, and his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins was a result of strong positioning and a smart decision to shoot the puck.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
The Montreal Canadiens' first overall pick, Juraj Slafkovsky has been in the league for a few years now, but this season it seems like he has finally come into his own.
Joshua Rosa|
Alex Barre-Boulet has taken a backseat to Oliver Kapanen and Emil Heineman.
Nate Duffett|
Mike Matheson is becoming a negative-value player for the Canadiens.
Nate Duffett|
Emil Heineman's game is intriguing because of his powerful shot, but his two-way play has helped him stay in Montreal. The most impressive thing about Heineman, however, has been just how strong he is.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
St. Louis's usage of Lane Hutson would not have been the case with past coaches. The team is moving forward and the coach's style is why.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
Lane Hutson is getting love from all angles, including Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast.
Nate Duffett|
Lane Hutson is enjoying a hot start to his rookie season, and loving all the playing time. He was annoyed to be drafted late but has found his place in Montreal.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
For a long time, if Carey Price wasn't in the net, the team looked a step behind. Almost as if they were afraid to make mistakes, so they avoid taking chances. Cayden Primeau seems to have little confidence from the team, and Samuel Montembeault has been
Tyler Major-Mcnicol|
Samuel Montembeault's performances in his first two games represent much more than two victories for the Montreal Canadiens.
Nate Duffett|
The Hockey Night in Canada, specifically Jennifer Botterill, was heaping praise on Lane Hutson during the intermission.
Nate Duffett|
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