Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- And the saga continues:/
The NHL CBA requires teams to play six preseason games.@Canes only played four.
According to @frank_seravalli, there’s thought that the only reason the NHL noticed was because they were told by @CanadiensMTL.
Oh boy.
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— DailyFaceoff.com Hockey (@DFOHockey) October 8, 2021
- Our very own Jared Book shared his thoughts on Carey Price entering the NHL’s Player Assistance Program. [CTV]
- In prioritizing his mental health, Carey Price is removing the stigma attached to mental health related issues in professional sports. [CP24]
- Brendan Gallagher and Jeff Petry extended their full support for Carey Price. [Sportsnet]
- Marc Bergevin will have to sort out the Canadiens’ pressing salary cap issues. [The Athletic]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- With a new NHL season set to begin, all teams will be vying to lift the Stanley Cup. [Globe and Mail]
- Hayley Wickenheiser touched on how the lessons she learned while playing hockey has also helped her get through medical school. [CBC]
- Why did a New Jersey Devils draft pick turn down a career as a professional hockey player to become a social media influencer? [The Athletic]
- The Florida Panthers will keep their captain, having signed Aleksander Barkov to an eight-year contract extension. [NHL]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to play their home opener versus Montreal in a full Scotiabank Arena. [Pension Plan Puppets]/
