Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Joshua Roy and William Trudeau reflected on their strong training camp in Montreal on their first day with the Laval Rocket. [TVA Sports]
- Mattias Norlinder credits previous camp experience with helping him regain his confidence this year, but also David Savard for keeping the mood light during what’s a fairly important time for the Swedish defenceman. [La Presse]
- Michael Pezzetta believes the added toughness in the Atlantic Division will help his bid to stay on the roster. [Montreal Gazette]
- The AHL team may have received an influx of talent, but Jean-François Houle still intends to focus on creating a winning culture rather than going a pure development route. [TVA Sports]
- Montreal decided to do something different with David Rainbacher than they typically have with high draft picks: let him develop in a known environment. [Montreal Gazette]
- The familiarity between the Canadiens staff and EHC Kloten head coach Gerry Fleming made the decision easier. [The Athletic]
- Mike Matheson was back working out with the Canadiens in Brossard on Monday. [TVA Sports]
- Seventy years ago today, the partnership between Jean Béliveau and the Montreal Canadiens began. [NHL.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Anaheim Ducks signed Trevor Zegras to a three-year bridge deal. [ESPN]
- After losing Lassi Thomson on waivers, the Ottawa Senators will today attempt to waive Jacob Bernard-Docker and Egor Sokolov. [Sportsnet]
- The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed Jansen Harkins off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. [Sportsnet]
- Samuel Fagemo was claimed by the Nashville Predators. [Daily Faceoff]
