Habs headlines: Patience in the process

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• It took a long time for the hubs to be as bad as they are, so it will take some time to fix it. (The Montreal Gazette)
• Five Canadiens prospects are having breakout seasons. (Daily slot)
• “It was important to come back.” Xavier Simoneau talks about responding to a 6-1 loss with a 7-1 win. (La Presse)
• Longtime girlfriend Caitlin Fitzgerald talks about the inside of Nick Suzuki. (Montreal Canadiens)
• A painting of Jean Beliveau was stolen from the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament museum. (La Presse)

Around the league and elsewhere

• Morgan Rielly was suspended for five games for a tackle on Ridley Greig after the whistle. (TSN | Sportsnet)
• Rielly-Greig points out that the unwritten rules of kerfuffle can include “anything you do, say, or think that offends me at any time.” (Defector)
• 'I felt lost': Flames' Oliver Kylington sheds light on his mental health battle (Sportsnet)
• Patrick Lane and his agency slammed the podcast for its “accusatory” suicide note aimed at the Columbus Blue Jackets forward. (Sportsnet | Hockey News)
• What does Brad Marchand need to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame? (Hockey News)
• Russian NHL players on future without international play: 'It doesn't seem fair' (athletic)
• Vancouver Canucks Phil Kessel said he will practice in Abbotsford this week. (Sportsnet)
• Who do people around the league think is the best quarterback? (ESPN)
• What kind of cargo can the Calgary Flames get for Noah Hanifin? (Daily face to face)
• Why scoring in the NHL has never been harder: Analytics, talent, chaos and equipment. (athletic)
• The PWHL marks the return of professional hockey to Maple Leaf Gardens. (Radio Canada)