Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Grading Marc Bergevin’s 2018 off-season. There were some pretty good and not-so-great decisions made over the summer. [The Hockey Writers]
- NHL Network revealed their best 25-and-under players with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience, and a special Hab appearance at number 22. [NHL]
- Sweden’s Lukas Vejdemo is one step closer to making his NHL dreams come true. [NHL]
- Montreal Canadiens hopeful Samuel Houde suffered a shoulder injury during training for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, but will still be attending the Habs’ rookie camp. [Journal de Montreal]
- Michael McNiven is looking forward to the rookie showcase /
.@McNivenMichael a hâte de vous voir à la Confrontation des recrues la semaine prochaine!
🎟 -> https://t.co/Cumo3Gt2Qx#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/IEE4wA1uTs
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 1, 2018
- Michal Moravcik and David Sklenicka are also looking forward to showcasing their know-how to the Canadians. [RDS]
- According to many sources, there are plenty of reasons why Max Pacioretty may want to leave Montreal. [RDS]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- Roberto Luongo hopes to help the Florida Panthers reach Stanley Cup potential and finds the idea of missing out “scary”. [NHL]
- The Subban brothers may have a reason to be jealous after their younger brother was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs. [Sportsnet]
- During the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, nine attendees were asked to debate who is the best current player in the NHL — Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid? [NHL]
- Patrice Bergeron continues to recover slowly after his groin surgery in June and hopes to be well enough for the Bruins season opener. [NHL]/
