Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Noah Juulsen and Victor Mete plan to bring their buddy act to the big show this season. [La Presse]
- Max Domi’s regular season debut with the Habs could be in jeopardy if he faces supplemental discipline for his behaviour in Wednesday’s preseason game against the Panthers. [Sportsnet]
- Continuing injuries (such as Nicolas Deslauriers’ facial fracture) are forcing us to revisit the question of fighting’s place in hockey. [Journal de Montreal]
- There is still a chance for Michael McCarron to cement his place on the Canadiens’ roster. [Radio-Canada]
- Pierre McGuire is among those who believe Carey Price is in for a bounce-back year. [TSN]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- P.K. Subban and others are starting to push the more conservative, unspoken boundaries of NHL fashion. [The Score]
- The Coyotes’ new power play is looking excellent so far in the preseason, thanks in part to Alex Galchenyuk. [The Athletic]
- Hockey can take on a different meaning for some players in Oświęcim, Poland. [The Athletic]
- Many NHL team made big moves over the summer, but more moves could be ahead during the season. [NBC Sports]
- Wes McCauley’s idea of doing a good job is not being noticed—except when he’s making the highlights with his animated announcements. [AP]
- NHL officials have training camp in September just like the players, although it usually isn’t covered by the media. [TSN]
- Jayna Hefford recently stopped by the Hockey Hall of Fame in preparation for the Legends Classic./
Great having Jayna Hefford @J16H at the Hockey Hall of Fame yesterday. Seen here trying in ring sizers for her #HHOF ring and checking out the roster for the Legends Classic where she will receive her blazer and play in the game! pic.twitter.com/C9PdikSBfx
— Kelly Masse (@KellyHockeyHall) September 19, 2018
- Not long after participating in the Winter Olympics, South Korean goalie Sojung Shin decided to retire from hockey, but she hopes it won’t be her last winter sport. [The Ice Garden]
- Although Erik Karlsson could choose to sign a seven-year extension with the San Jose Sharks, he can’t sign for eight years until after the trade deadline. [The Athletic]/
