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Thursday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes is “excited to see how the team grows”

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In today’s links, Hughes has realistic expectations for the rebuild, “Sheriff” Xhekaj is in town, opening nights’ blueline was pretty green, why goalies don’t serve their own penalties, and more.

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  • Kent Hughes is going into this season believing everyone is going to be better than expected but says, “I know that’s probably not the case, but I’m excited to see how the team grows.” [Montreal Gazette]
  • This should be an interesting season with the Canadiens openly rebuilding for the first time in its 113-year existence.