Captain Max Pacioretty dispelled rumours suggesting he had demanded a trade out of Montreal. [TSN]
Canadiens prospect Josh Brook already has the makings of becoming a future NHLer. [Sportsnet]
Meanwhile, goaltender Michael McNiven has his sights set on starting between the posts in Laval this season. [Montreal Gazette]
Coach Joël Bouchard provided an update on Jake Evans’ status, after the prospect was rocked during the first rookie showcase match. [NHL]
Bouchard also reminisced about his very first experience at an NHL training camp and spoiler alert, it did not go very well. [Montreal Gazette] /
Around the league and elsewhere
There won’t be too much competition in the Atlantic Division this season, as the gap between the division’s best and worst teams has widened considerably. [TSN]
Will Corey Crawford be able to start in net for the Chicago Blackhawks when the new season begins? [Second City Hockey]
There needs to be a complete shift in how sports are being analyzed. [Raw Charge]
Homophobia in hockey continues to remain a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. [Blueshirt Banter]
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff isn’t satisfied with last season’s results. [Sportsnet]/