Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- It should come as no surprise that Carey Price wants to win. [CTV News]
- Shea Weber is eager to start the season healthy this year. [NHL]
- The Canadiens kicked off the beginning of the preseason with the traditional golf tournament. [Twitter]/
Souriez! Tous les bénéfices du tournoi de golf d’aujourd’hui seront versés à la @CHCFondation. ❤️
Say cheese! Today’s golf tournament is benefiting @CHCFondation. 💙#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/eCgbrhsUcl
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 9, 2019
- Previewing the Habs’ season at least once more. [The Athletic]
- The roster for the USports all-star team which will face the Habs’ prospects has been announced. [Twitter]/
The roster for the USports all-star team that will face the Canadiens rookies has been announced. Game is at 1pm tomorrow and is open to the public. Former camp invite Alex Katerinakis is on the roster. pic.twitter.com/XrWDBn2fNp
— Jared Book (@jaredbook) September 9, 2019
- The Habs hope that youth and continuity will carry them back to the playoffs. [TSN | The Athletic]
- With a deep prospect pool, and a wealth of picks, the Habs are in a strong position to improve through trade as well as through draft. [Sportsnet]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Never fear, despite a scare, the Russian machine never breaks…
- But he does sometimes bust up his face falling off a bike. [Instagram]/
- Henrik Lundqvist designed a gun for a cause. [Twitter]/
Henrik Lundqvist has designed a revolver for #NonViolenceArt #NYR @BlueshirtBanterhttps://t.co/xb96ZvlfMh pic.twitter.com/Rt4KS0hWmp
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) September 9, 2019
- The story of the Wiesblatt brothers is a hard one, but they and their mother Kim refuse to let it stop them. [The Athletic]
- Connor McDavid is pleased with his recovery, and is looking forward to the season. [Yahoo]
- Ray Shero reportedly doesn’t care if Pavel Zacha considers signing in the KHL. [Yahoo]
- Leon Draisaitl is more focused on team success than on another 50 goal season. [TSN]
- With training camp just around the corner, there are still some big question marks. [Sportsnet]
- John Tavares expresses support for Mitch Marner. [NHL]
- The quiet around this round of NHL labor talks is raising some cautious optimism. [NBC Sports]
- Dani Rylan remains adamant about the NWHL’s continuation. [ESPN]/