One more pre-season game to go, various decisions left to be made for Canadiens management. [Canadiens]
Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s fate is the big topic at hand these days. [Montreal Gazette]
With Finnish players Artturi Lehkonen, Joel Armia and Antti Niemi, Kotkaniemi is surrounded by fellow countrymen who can mentor him during his time in the NHL. [Gazette]
David Schlemko’s injury could de-rail the early part of the Canadiens season. [Sportsnet]/
Around the league and elsewhere
The Predators hope that their top prospect won’t leave for Russia after being cut from camp. [TSN]
Who’s the most under pressure in the league going into this season? [TSN]
Which teams benefitted the most from this past free agency period? [Sportsnet]/