Monday Habs Headlines: Top-ranked defenceman Matthew Schaefer focusing on his game
In today’s links, preparing for an important draft season, balancing star power with depth on an NHL roster; Hurricanes expect changes to pan out, Islanders confident in Patrick Roy, and Andrew Cristall hopes to make the capitals.
“You forget about it and have fun playing the game,” Matthew Schaefer says about approaching a season as the projected top-ranked defenceman for the draft. [NHL.com]
Investing in star power is key, but teams get in trouble when they overlook their supporting casts. [The Athletic]
Jaccob Slavin believes that the group of new players joining the Carolina Hurricanes will be able to quickly settle in with the team. [NHL.com]
Pierre Turgeon believes Patrick Roy can be the X-factor for the New York Islanders. [NHL.com]
Andrew Cristall has been putting in the work to push for a spot on the Washington Capitals’ roster. [NHL.com]
