Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- While most of the focus has been on Vadim Shipachyov recent, it turns out the Habs also inquired about the talented KHLer Evgenii Dadonov. [Journal de Montreal]
- Carey Price looks like Carey Price in Canada’s World Cup debut, shutting out Team Czech Republic. [WCH 2016]
- Mikhail Sergachev was impressive against the Senators’ rookies, at least until he left the game with an injury. [EOTP]
- Victor Mete grabbed two assists in his first game in a Canadiens jersey, it was a debut he says he will remember. [Canadiens]
- Michael McCarron has been impressing with his leadership at rookie camp. [Journal de Montréal]
- Will Bitten, Zachary Fucale, Victor Mete and Artturi Lehkonen spoke to the media following Saturday’s rookie game. [Twitter]
- Martin Lapointe also spoke to the press. [NHL]
- Here’s a great team snap of the rookies before they had departed for London. [Twitter]
Photo de groupe avant de quitter London // Group photo before heading out #RookieTournament #TournoidesRecrues pic.twitter.com/3QdQUrRNGp
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 18, 2016
- Alexander Radulov has fond memories of his junior days in Quebec City, and he shares his favourite memories of his time with the Remparts. [Journal de Montréal]
- Martin Reway thanks everyone for their support while he fought a serious illness. [Twitter]
Thank you all so much for your support over last few weeks. Appreciate this ! #habs #slovakia #czech
— Martin Reway (@rewy77) September 18, 2016
Around the League and Elsewhere
- With power rankings being so popular, it’s time to take a look at how to evaluate an NHL front office. [Today’s Slapshot]
- Martin Brodeur got the unique chance to watch his son play in net at a Columbus Blue Jackets prospects game. [NHL]
- Joe Pavelski and Evgeni Nabokov undertook a campaign to increase ticket sales, and it came with a silly commercial, which you can see, along with outtakes. [NHL]
- Taking a look at Russian great Sergei Mozyakin, who continues to drive towards more records. [Sports Rants]
- Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov donned mascot suits and warmed up with some kids, to the delight of a surprised crowd. [YouTube]
- Speaking of Ovechkin, it seems Joe Pavelski’s grandmother has recently met him! [Twitter]
I met another 8 tonight. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/Ke0AnbJUZC
— Mary Ann Pavelski (@Grandmapavs8) September 18, 2016