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NHL Rumor Roundup: Canadiens Eyeing Mark Scheifele? Could The Stars Trade Jason Robertson?

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from The Hockey News,

With the 2026-27 regular season starting next week, the Montreal Canadiens' need for an established second-line center remains unaddressed.

For now, the Canadiens appear content to start the season with sophomore Oliver Kapanen filling the second-line center role between wingers Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky.

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