Montembeault talks 13-save outing against Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault spoke to TSN's Mark Masters after his team's preseason win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault spoke to TSN's Mark Masters after his team's preseason win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
The TSN Hockey panel shares its impressions of Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna after their preseason debuts on Saturday night, and discusses Darren Raddysh's performance after he found the back of the net against the Canadiens.
Phillip Danault scored a pair of goals, Sam Poulin and Maksymilian Szuber also found the back of the net, and the Canadiens downed the Maple Leafs in preseason split squad action.
Does Sergei Bobrovsky still have a few years of elite goaltending left in him? Could the case be made that Chris Tanev is Toronto's second most important player behind Auston Matthews? Does Jack Roslovic have to be a top-six forward to thrive? The TSN Hockey panel weighs in on the expectations for the Leafs this season.
Colton Dach shares what his role with the Oilers will look like, what he wants to bring to the team, and what its like playing with Alex Formenton and Mathieu Joseph.
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock shares what his expectations are for Edmonton's first preseason game against the Jets Saturday night, and the importance in finding depth within the team to assist Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
After an impressive 22 goals and 48 assists last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Leafs are expecting new addition Darren Raddysh to have an impact on the power play this season and open up space for Auston Matthews.
Sens pest Ridly Greig was suspended for two regular-season games for roughing Carolina's Sean Walker in the playoffs, and admits it's weird preparing for the season knowing he'll miss the first two games. Greig also spoke about the intensity of training camp and his sister, Dara Greig, joining the Ottawa Charge in the offseason.
When asked about Gavin McKenna joining the Maple Leafs and having to face off against him a bunch being in the same division, Senators forward Dylan Cozens joked that he would've liked to see the fellow Yukon native be drafted out West. Cozens says he's known McKenna for a long time and it's awesome to see his success.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will get to see Gavin McKenna wear a Leafs jersey for the first time Saturday night as they face the Montreal Canadiens. The team discusses their excitement to get this new and revived group up and running.
Chris Tanev will get to play for the first time since December 28th when the Leafs take on the Canadiens in preseason action Saturday night. He spoke ahead of the game about getting back to this point and his excitement to be back playing, and Jim Hiller and Steven Lorentz share what he brings to the team.
Owen Beck believes he's ready to be an impact player in the NHL and is determined to showcase that as the Canadiens open their preseason schedule with two split squad games against the Maple Leafs. Beck says he's trying to not put too much pressure on himself but knows what's at stake for him in training camp.
Chris Kreider says he's just trying to keep up and ask questions as he joins a Canadiens squad with a ton of continuity carried over from last season. Kreider is eager to embark on a 'exciting new adventure' with the Habs and expects to feel some good nerves ahead of tonight's preseason clash with the Maple Leafs.
The Canadiens will take on the Maple Leafs in two preseason tilts on Saturday, one in Montreal and the other in Toronto. The Habs' home game will feature the team's top two forward lines together, including the first look at new addition Chris Kreider on Nick Suzuki's wing. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more.
Tyler Kleven has grown into a fixture on the Senators' blueline but says he's treating training camp like he needs to grind for a roster spot on the team's blueline. Entering his third season in Ottawa, Kleven spoke about his growth in the offseason and the new faces that are creating more competition.
2024 seventh overall pick Carter Yakemchuk feels like he's coming into his own this year as he tries to cement a roster spot on Ottawa's blueline. Yakemchuk spoke about growing his confidence and becoming more vocal on the ice, which his teammates, and roommate Ridly Greig, have noticed already in training camp.
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller discusses Jack Roslovic getting a look on the Leafs top power play unit and Gavin McKenna playing with the second unit, and Darren Raddysh shares what stands out about both players.
Caledon, Ontario native Darren Raddysh will make his Maple Leafs debut as Toronto takes on the Montreal Canadiens in a split squad preseason game Saturday night. He discusses getting to make his debut for his hometown team, and shares his memories of going to games as a kid.
Canucks forward Elias Pettersson expressed his approval with the changes that have been made by the new regime in Vancouver.
Jack Roslovic has been with Auston Matthews on the top line through two days at Maple Leafs training camp but is he the answer on his right side or is that eventually going to be Gavin McKenna's spot? Mark Masters is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss this and how important this season will be for Matthew Knies.
Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic formed two-thirds of a line they dubbed the "Superman line" with the USNTDP, with Matthew Tkachuk rounding out the unit. Matthews and Roslovic spoke about reuniting for the Leafs, and what the conversations have been like with Tkachuk ever since. Mark Masters has more.
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