Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Nick Suzuki was impressed by the moves made by the front office this summer. [Sportsnet]
- A bigger, stronger Florian Xhekaj is working hard to crack the Canadiens’ lineup. [Montreal Gazette | Sportsnet]
- Ivan Demidov shows off his mitts in practice. [TSN | La Presse | Radio-Canada]
- Jacob Fowler talks about the importance of living in the present. [La Presse]
- Are the Canadiens interested in Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha? [RG.org]
- Pascal Vincent says that Adam Engström is knocking at the door. [Journal de Montreal]
- Filip Mesar is trying to model his game after Brad Marchand. [Journal de Montreal]
- David Savard will be working with the Quebec Remparts this year. [Journal de Montreal]
- Marie-Philip Poulin has reportedly signed a new contract, one that will lower her salary to free up more space to strengthen the Victoire. [Journal de Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- With the news that there was a $16-million offer for Kirill Kaprizov, will the NHL finally get its first $20-million man, and who will it be? [The Athletic]
- Jonathan Toews and the road back to the ice. [La Presse]
- Trading Sidney Crosby could make sense for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the superstar. [The Athletic]
- Projecting and debating the Olympic hockey rosters for the US and Canada. [ESPN]
- Alexandar Georgiev signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres. [NHL.com]
- The CHL’s three leagues still don’t understand that the old status quo is gone. [Radio-Canada]
- The NHL and NHLPA have agreed that the five players acquitted in the 2018 London sexual assault trial will be suspended until December 1, although they will have the opportunity to sign with NHL teams as soon as October 15. [Sportsnet | The Athletic | TSN]
