Monday Habs Headlines: Jonathan Drouin feels 100 times more comfortable in position
In today’s links Drouin is 100 times more comfortable with his role, Mete tries to emulate Morgan Rielly, and hard decisions to be made come waiver time
Montreal News and Notes
- Jonathan Drouin admits that he feels “a hundred times more comfortable” in his position after last season. [Google Translate] [La Presse]
- Victor Mete is working on styling his game after Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly. [Sportsnet]
- Once training camp starts and the waiver period opens, the Habs will have many hard decisions to make. [The Hockey Writers]
- Patrik Bexell caught up with Tomas Montén to talk about Jacob Olofsson’s play in the WJSS/
Had a quick chat w. Tomas Montén (SweU20s coach) about Jacob Olofsson play in #WJSS -"Jacke has been a stable presence in all games. Play in all situations, one of the peaks on the team. Hasn't produced a lot of points but been solid in his centre role". #EPR for @HabsEOTP #Habs
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) August 5, 2018
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which starts today, will showcase the best U18 players in the game. [Sportsnet]
- Three questions the Calgary Flames face in preparation of the upcoming season. [NHL]
- Tom Wilson had his turn with the Stanley Cup on Sunday and shared it with Sick Kids while back home in Toronto. /
Sharing the #StanleyCup day with @sickkids #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/0muHcFxRl4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) August 5, 2018