Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Arber Xhekaj came prepared this season. [Sportsnet]
- Joshua Roy appears to be back with renewed focus this season. [Montreal Gazette]
- Alex Belzile is back with the Habs after a pair of seasons with the Rangers. [TVA Sports | Radio-Canada]
- Battles that aren’t really battles, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, the power play, and more pre-season observations. [The Athletic]
- Far too early predictions for the Calder Trophy include Demidov among the favorites. [Sportsnet]
- Pierre Houde has a remarkable memory of games past, but he’s focused on the present and future, both his own and of his field. [La Presse]
Around the League and Elsewhere
- The Leafs need an offensive resurgence from Morgan Rielly. [TSN]
- Alex Pietrangelo hasn’t ruled out playing this season. [NHL]
- Eric Lindros and others remember Bernie Parent and his participation in the 2012 Winter Classic Alumni Game. [NHL]
- Scott Laughton hopes to show his hometown Leafs what he’s really capable of this season. [Sportsnet]
- John Tavares hopes for another chance at the Olympics. [TSN]
