Saturday Habs Headlines: Max Pacioretty is looking forward to Canadiens training camp

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Max Pacioretty is focusing all his attention on being better in the 2018-19 season. [RDS | Google Translate]
• Nicolas Deslauriers is on the bubble to earn a roster spot after displaying his ability to offer depth up front. [Montreal Gazette]
• Tomas Plekanec is in end-of-summer training mode. [NHL]
• As is Jacob de la Rose… even if things don’t seem to be going that smoothly/

Yup, that hurt as much as it sounds like 😬🤷🏼‍♂️ 🎥: @forsbergfilip

A post shared by Jacob de la Rose (@delarosejacob) on Aug 24, 2018 at 8:12am PDT

Around the league and elsewhere

• Chandler Stephenson said it was a “no brainer” to bring the Stanley Cup to Humboldt Saskatchewan. [CBC]
• Erik Karlsson denies speculation that he’s unwilling to sign with a Canadian NHL team. [Sportsnet]
• After suffering injuries, it’s still unclear on when Linus Söderström will be able to hit the ice. [Lighthouse Hockey]
• A look at the Anaheim Ducks, their team discipline and favourable whistles when at home. [TSN]/