Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Andrei Markov still wants to play in the NHL, and he just signed on with agent Allan Walsh: /
Proud to announce that defenseman Andrei Markov is now a client. He’s been intensively training in Florida this summer and is determined to play in the NHL this season. Welcome to the #OctagonFamily
— Allan Walsh (@walsha) August 28, 2019
- On Wednesday, the Habs announced the roster for 2019’s rookie camp, which will include participation in the rookie tournament in Belleville, ON, during the first week of September. [EOTP]
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi is poised to have an incredible 2019-20 season. [TSN 690]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Cam Ward has signed a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. [Carolina Hurricanes]
- Shannon Szabados thanked Ward for helping her out in her Junior career:/
When I was 19 years old Cam Ward used his @VaughnHockey equipment $$ to help me get a new pair of pads while I was playing Junior A in the @TheAJHL
Thank you and happy retirement Wardo. @CanesNHL pic.twitter.com/gzKhZorCep— Shannon Szabados (@ShannonSzabados) August 28, 2019
- Kendall Coyne Schofield will be playing in the San Jose Sharks Legends Game on September 22. [Twitter]
- Matt Hunwick will miss the 2019-20 season with a neck injury. [Die By The Blade]
- After informing Winnipeg Jets management that he’d only accept a trade to New york, he explains that his girlfriend’s career was a major part of that situation. [ESPN]
- Leon Draisaitl is focused on making the playoffs and not the rest of the news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. [Sportsnet]/
