Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- The Canadiens’ have multiple forwards vying for a spot on the main roster but will Jacob de la Rose manage to keep his spot over his competitors? [TVA]
- Quebec Nodiques fans made their presence felt during the preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. [NHL]
- The Montreal Canadiens’ offensive problems may be connected to just how much time they spend in the defensive zone. [Sportlogiq]
- Ray Ferraro was on TSN 690 to discuss why Lars Eller will excel on the wing this season, while Pierre McGuire shared his thoughts on where Devante Smith-Pelly might start next season. [TSN 690 | Ferraro | McGuire]
- P.K. Subban is working on growing hockey across Canada:
Proud to announce that I’m joining the @Scotiabank team to support community hockey across Canada! #The5thSeason pic.twitter.com/lsw6spz7kP
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) September 29, 2015
- Justin Trudeau is one of us. [CBC]/
After announcing that a Liberal government would invest $200 million per year over the next three years in high-tech innovation, Trudeau spotted a man wearing a Nordiques’ hat in the crowd.“I’d love to bring them back, just so the Habs’ can kick their asses again,” he told the man.
Around The League and Elsewhere
- If the rambunctious crowds at the Videotron Centre are any indication, Nordiques fans are really excited. [TSN]
- Despite losing their team 20 years ago, hockey in Quebec City is still alive and well. [ESPN]
- But will the Canadian dollar negatively affect Quebec City’s NHL bid? [Sportsnet]
- What is the secret to scoring goals? It is all in the release, according to Nashville Predators winger James Neal. [The Players’ Tribune]
- Unfortunately, the Kostitsyn brothers couldn’t find jobs in the NHL this season:
Andrei Kostitsyn told Pressball.by both brothers haven’t had any 1-way NHL offers, only 2-way or PTO’s. Plan’s to sign in the #NHL in a year
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) September 29, 2015
