Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Justin Barron knows that showing a good defensive game is the only way to hold on to a spot on a crowded blue line. [Sportsnet]
- A healthy Kirby Dach and the addition of Patrik Laine are going to surprise a lot of people who think the Habs are the same as last year. [Sportsnet]
- Expected to play together in tonight’s pre-season game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Arber Xhekaj says he’s not going to let anyone come near Florian. [Journal de Montreal]
- It seems as though it will be Group 1 from yesterday’s practice that plays the first game. [Canadiens.com]
- Mike Matheson hates to lose, so he’s glad the Habs project to be better this year. [Journal de Montreal]
- Christian Dvorak hopes a revamped training regimen will allow him to stay healthier going forward. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Getting used to new coach Jim Hiller and seeing further progress from Quinton Byfield are critical for the Los Angeles Kings in 2024-25. [NHL.com]
- Robin Lehner may be unable to play right now, but he hopes this isn’t the end of his NHL career. [TSN]
- Utah HC got off to an unfortunate start:
