Monday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki and Ryan Poehling get props during scrimmage
In today’s links, Suzuki and Poehling turn heads at camp, who can replace Shaw’s presence, Domi’s new look, the Leafs training camp gets interesting, and more.
Montreal News and Notes
- Ryan Poehling and Nick Suzuki get props from Jonathan Drouin during training camp and are ready for the challenge in front of them. [Sportsnet]
- Team Red won the intra-squad game on Sunday in a 5-4 shootout proving that everyone is ready to get the season started. [RDS]
- Over 15,000 fans came out to cheer on the Habs in the Red vs. White Scrimmage /
Most people on Sunday at 8 a.m.: 😴
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 15, 2019
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- Max Domi showed up at training camp sporting some long, flowing blond locks. [Montreal Gazette]
- Heading into this season, the Canadiens have a big question to answer. Who will be able to fill Andrew Shaw’s role — both on and off the ice? [Montreal Gazette]
- Why Jake Gardiner turning down the Canadiens’ three-year offer isn’t such a bad thing. [The Hockey Writers]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- After partaking in the traditional Newfoundland Screech-In during training camp, coach Mike Babcock says he’s not leaving without kissing the cod himself. [Sportsnet]/
- With a new baby and the signing of Mitch Marner, John Tavares says it’s been a “hell of a few days”. [TSN]
- Weeks before Brad Ostrom’s death, he reflected on the lessons of a life that gave 50 years to the game. [Sportsnet]
- Just in time for the start of the season, Charlie McAvoy signed a three-year, $14.7 million contract with the Boston Bruins. [NHL]
- Three Pittsburgh Penguins have stated that their chances to win another Stanley Cup championship are running out. But Sidney Crosby is not going to speculate. [NHL]/