Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Habs fans will tune into the World Cup final with interest, as it once again sets the stage for a Carey Price vs. Jaroslav Halak faceoff, with both playing exceptional hockey. [Puck Daddy]
- Mike Condon has put in a hard summer’s work as he will likely battle for the backup spot behind Carey Price. He looked good in a team scrimmage, showing signs the training has improved his game. [Montreal Gazette]
- Alexander Radulov showed off some of his one-on-one talent, watch as he undresses Charlie Lindgren. [Twitter]
Radulov fools Lindgren with a sweet move pic.twitter.com/0m9cQaI3YU
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) September 25, 2016
- Eric Engels reports possible good news on the horizon for injured prospect Mikhail Sergachev. [Twitter]
#habs Mikhail Sergachev will participate in prac Monday, but won’t appear in first two preseason games Mon and Tues. Thursday a possibility.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) September 25, 2016
- After the Winnipeg Jets’ Jacob Trouba requested a trade, speculation once again swirled around the possibility of Marc Bergevin trying to land an upgrade on Nathan Beaulieu. [TVA Sports]
- Michael Pezzetta will likely face severe disciplinary action after a dirty, late, high hit in an OHL game on Sunday. [Twitter]
- Andrew Shaw had a good time at the Bell, despite a small mishap. [Twitter]
Had a great time playing at The Bell Center Infront of all the Canadiens fans today! Even tho I scored on my own net
— Andrew Shaw (@shawz15er) September 25, 2016
- Michel Therrien gave his congrats to Julie Petry, who organized a group of runners for the Montreal Marathon. [Twitter]/
Therrien ended presser congratulating Julie Petry (Jeffs wife) for organizing the group of wives who ran today’s 1/2 marathon. Raised 26000$
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) September 25, 2016
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Team Europe upsets Sweden, sets date with Canada for World Cup final. [The Score]
- Crosby and Marchand dominating the World Cup. [NBC Sports]
- Another chapter closes in the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry, and once again Sid is winning. [CBC]
- Remembering Jose Fernandez’ first NHL game. [The Score]
- David Perron is back to where it all started, and it feels like he never left. [NHL]
- Gordie Howe was honoured as his ashes were interred in Saskatoon. [NHL]
- Las Vegas is already actively seeking an AHL affiliate. [The Score]
- Ben Scrivens has recorded his first KHL shutout. [Twitter]
Congrats to @ben_scrivens on his first ever #KHL shutout.
— Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) September 25, 2016
