Montreal News and Notes
- Jonathan Drouin, Max Domi and Joel Armia made quite the trio during the intra-squad game on Sunday. [RDS]
- If the Red vs. White Scrimmage was any indication, Artturi Lehkonen is healthy and ready to go this season. [Sportsnet]
- The annual scrimmage was a huge success again this year, raising $84,240!/
Aujourd’hui le match intraéquipe @CanadianTire Rouges contre Blancs a permis d’amasser 84 240 $ pour @ctjumpstart! Merci à tous!
Today’s @CanadianTire Red vs White scrimmage raised $84,240 for @ctjumpstart! Thank you! 👏#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/EDx1ICQuRq
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 16, 2018
- Following the scrimmage, Carey Price took part in a bit more charity work/
Following today’s scrimmage, @CP0031 met the Redditors behind the MTL❤31 billboard campaign.
The Canadiens covered the cost of the billboard so that the funds raised could go to a charity of Carey’s choice.
Good job guys! #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/EEcFALvrEI
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 16, 2018
- Associate coach, Kurt Muller agreed to a two-year extension with the team. [NHL]
- Eight members of Les Canadiennes announced their retirement just weeks before the 2018-19 season begins. [EOTP]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien may think that Alex Galchenyuk can’t play centre, but looks like the Arizona Coyotes think otherwise. [Montreal Gazette]
- Phil Kessel is wired differently than other NHL superstars, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are totally cool with that. [Sportsnet]
- San Jose extended a big welcome to Erik Karlsson by taking out a full page ad. [Fear The Fin]
- The Winnipeg Jets signed defenceman Josh Morrissey to a two-year deal worth $6.3 million. [Sportsnet]/
