Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- David Reinbacher didn’t make the team out of camp, but his opportunity could still come this year, and definitely will in 2027-28 with several expiring contracts. [La Presse]
- Most people enjoyed the short pre-season, but Chris Kreider wishes he’d had more time to develop chemistry with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield before the season started. [TVA Sports]
- Mike Matheson was fined $5000 for roughing against Ridly Greig. [NHL.com]
- At the end of the season, La Presse journalists predict that Ivan Demidov’s contract will look like the best bargain in the NHL. [La Presse]
- Samuel Montembeault was happy to get cheered at the Bell Centre, something he hadn’t experienced in a long time after losing a lineup spot last season. [Radio-Canada]
- Five things the Canadiens need to avoid to have another great season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Juraj Slafkovský was mic’d up for the annual golf tournament. [Canadiens.com]
- Andrei Markov offers his assessment of all seven Canadian teams. [RG.org]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson and the Detroit Red Wings will continue contract negotiations today. [TSN]
- David Pastrnak was named captain of the Boston Bruins. [NHL.com]
- James Hagens is looking to prove all the teams that passed on him wrong. [NHL.com]
- Mathew Barzal could return in time for the New York Islanders’ season-opener. [NHL.com]
- Nick Blankenburg signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [TSN]
- The Islanders signed Logan Stanley to a one-year contract. [Sportsnet]
- Justin Barron was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Blues. [Sportsnet]
- The Carolina Hurricanes showed off their Stanley Cup rings. [NHL.com]
- Four players were placed on IR by the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Sportsnet]
- Previewing the Connor Hellebuyck-less Winnipeg Jets. [NHL.com]
- What could be in store for the Washington Capitals, who were busy adding pieces in the off-season. [NHL.com]
