Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Ivan Demidov, is looking forward to getting the fans out of their seats again during the six pre-season games. [Journal de Montreal]
- Martin St. Louis is demanding urgency from Juraj Slafkovský right out of the gate this season. [Heavy]
- With Nick Suzuki being an elite passer, Zachary Bolduc expects to have a “great partnership” with the captain. [TVA]
- The Canadiens are staying the course with Kirby Dach. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Philadelphia Flyers to consecutive Stanley Cup titles in the mid-1970s, died Sunday at the age of 80. [NHL]
- Winnipeg Jets fans are optimistic that this year’s team could once again be a force to be reckoned with. [CBC]
- Is Nick Robertson’s goal-scoring ability enough for him to carve out a significant role with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season? [Sportsnet]
- Maple Leafs prospect Luke Haymes is emerging as the dark horse of camp. [The Athletic]
- Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard are expected to bring a youthful spark to the Edmonton Oilers’ veteran lineup this season. [NHL]
