Blackhawks Announce IceHogs Hiring Of Head Coach Jared Nightingale
It's well-documented that Kent Hughes would like to address the Montreal Canadiens' problems down the middle this Summer. With Ivan Demidov now in North America and Patrik Laine unable to produce at even-strength last season, the Habs need a real top-six center who will have the skills to get the best out of the two talented wingers. The Minnesota Wild could help.
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