Here are your daily links, including a look at what's different about the Habs this year, Max Pacioretty growing into his role as captain, and another look at Andrei Markov's hit on Kris Letang.
- Elliotte Friedman had plenty to say about the Habs in his 30 Thoughts article, and dives into detail on how this years' team is more than a one-man show, and why they've been so. [Sportsnet]
- Kerry Fraser describes why Andrei Markov's hit on Kris Letang on Wednesday night was not a dirty one. [TSN]
- Tim Bozon has been assigned to the Brampton Beast of the ECHL, Nikita Scherbak is ready to return, as Jacob de la Rose starts to nurse an injury of his own.