Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Patrice Bergeron has high praise for Nick Suzuki, saying he has “all the attributes of a true franchise player.” [Journal de Montreal]
- TPS Turku will be retiring Saku Koivu’s No. 11 this October in his hometown of Turku, Finland. [Journal de Montreal]
- Jakub Dobeš could be the NHL’s best bargain this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Dobeš took time out of his summer to surprise a group of young hockey players at the Canadiens Hockey School. [NHL]
- The fact the Canadiens are in no rush to make a trade speaks to their luxury of time. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Vancouver Canucks are betting on youth, experience and a revamped management team this season. [TSN]
- After ending their five-year playoff drought the Philadelphia Flyers are eager to make deep run this season. [NHL]
- Young girls attending a two-day camp in North Surrey learned hockey skills from some of the pros of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. [The Progress]
- Ranking the best all-time seasons from the NHL’s stars who refused to slow down. [Sportsnet]
- All 32 teams are getting a Hometown Remix uniform this season, designed to “authentically celebrate the fans, city, and local culture of each team.” [TSN]
