Owner Geoff Molson was the first to speak today, and touched on several subjects.
Molson on Habs captaincy: “It’s a big decision and the hockey ops department needs lots of time to make it.” #Habson690
— Conor McKenna (@mckennaconor) September 10, 2015
Geoff Molson says the Canadiens are working on hosting an outdoor hockey game but Montreal lacks an obvious venue.
— TSN 690 Radio (@TSN690) September 10, 2015
#Habs: Geoff Molson sur les Jeux olympiques: “moi, j’aime bien voir nos joueurs représenter leur pays. C’est toujours une source de fierté.”
— J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) September 10, 2015
(On the Olympics: “I really enjoy watching our players represent their countries. It’s always a source of pride.”)
Marc Bergevin
Bergevin says he met Galchenyuk in June and Galchenyuk says he relishes the opportunity to play centre. #habs
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) September 10, 2015
Bergevin: “With the moves made over the summer, we got younger, and I feel we got better.”
— Conor McKenna (@mckennaconor) September 10, 2015
“Lots of respect for enforcer type guys, but there isn’t a need for them in today’s game.” – #Habs Marc Bergevin, citing team toughness.
— Dan Kramer (@DanKramerHabs) September 10, 2015
Michel Therrien
#Habs Therrien on fighters: “Hockey is changing, you don’t have many of those guys anymore. I think it’s changing for the better.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Pacioretty injury serious says Therrien and he’s putting in huge hours to be ready for start. #habs
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) September 10, 2015
#Habs Therrien on Eller: “So much potential. When he’s on top of his game, he’s excellent. Consistency is the key here.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
“Notre groupe a pris beaucoup de maturité l’année dernière. / Our team matured a lot last year.” – Michel Therrien pic.twitter.com/5pbv1J43U2
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2015
Max Pacioretty
#habson690 Max Pacioretty said he should be back a week before the season starts but will only know for sure after the bone scan is done
— Jessica Rusnak (@JessRusnak) September 10, 2015
#Habs Pacioretty on Pleks: “He doesn’t get the praise he deserves, and he’s OK with that. He’s a lot more valuable to us than people think.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Max dit qu’il s’agirait d’un honneur d’être nommé capitaine. / Max says he’d be honored to be named captain. #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2015
P.K. Subban
#Habs Subban on captaincy : “The special thing about our team is that we have a lot of leaders. Whoever gets it will be supported.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
#Habs Subban: “The captain has to be someone who can take control, set the tone. The best captains, in my opinion, lead by example.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
#Habs Subban says if team relies on Carey as heavily this year, they’ll get into trouble.
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Do you talk too much in the room to be captain? Subban: I am who I am. With me, you know what you’re getting, no ands, ifs or buts about it.
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
“He can be the best player in the league.”–Subban on Galchenyuk
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) September 10, 2015
“I’m getting anxious. I don’t want to wait another two years to be a Cup contender. I want to win one now” – P.K. Subban
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) September 10, 2015
Subban mentioned more than once the possibility of adding pieces at the deadline to make a push. It’s September. He’s legitimately anxious.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) September 10, 2015
Carey Price
#Habs Price on captaincy: “It’s a good thing to have that guy the fans can relate to. But you can’t put all the leadership on one guy.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Price “Captaincy is ceremonial. We lead by committee on this team and that’s not gonna change because of a letter sewn on a jersey.” #habs
— Andie Bennett (@AndieCBC) September 10, 2015
Is Carey feeling any pressure after sweeping the NHL Awards? “I’m just trying to focus on what’s ahead.” – @CP0031 pic.twitter.com/Roa4rIQhUP
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2015
Better offense this year than last? #Habs Price: “In my view we played excellent defensive hockey. Just have to find that happy middle.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Alex Galchenyuk
“Je suis excité à l’idée de jouer au centre. / I’m really excited about moving to center.” – @agally94 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/mf4zTeKdzi
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2015
#Habs Galchenyuk: “I feel great about this, very excited. Can’t wait to get started. Knowing your role, your position. I’m confident.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Galchenyuk just said his move back to the wing last season was a coaches decision.
— Conor McKenna (@mckennaconor) September 10, 2015
#Habs Galchenyuk: “Like I said multiple times, I just want to help the team win.” Translation : stop asking me about wing vs centre now.
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
David Desharnais
#Habs Desharnais: “We have a good team, anyone can play anywhere. I just want to help the team. I can play at wing if need be.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
David Desharnais, when asked about the competition at centre, says from the get go he can do the job on the wing. Sounds like candidate No 1
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) September 10, 2015
#Habs Desharnais on captaincy: “It’s important for the group. He’ll be the bridge between players and coaches.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
#Habs Desharnais on Galchenyuk: “He’s a top 3, he was gonna play C at some point. With Pleks being so good, & Eller, I’ll play wherever.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
Alex Semin
#Habs Semin: “Yeah.. it’s lots of cameras over here.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
“I want to go back to how I played before. I look forward to playing here.” – Alexander Semin #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/fRTrRtc6sf
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2015
Brendan Gallagher
#Habs Gallagher on losing Prust: “There are lots of ways you can be tough, it doesn’t have to be fighting. Play tough, as a group.”
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
#Habs Gallagher with a lot of praise for Galchenyuk. “He could be part of the world elite one day.” Loves his talent, his poise.
— Chantal (@habsgirl4life) September 10, 2015
