The Canadiens have three stars who cemented themselves among the game's elite last season in Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson, but which of the three will take another step forward this year? TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his thoughts on this and who else on the Habs roster he thinks will level up this season.
Manny Malhotra will step behind the bench for his first game as a head coach in the NHL when the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice tomorrow night. He spoke about that privilege, and what he's seen from his team so far.
The Canucks begin the Manny Malhotra era against the Oilers on Tuesday night as the rebuild rolls on in Vancouver. TSN's Farhan Lalji has more on the Canucks' injuries and how the first-year head coach plans to deploy his roster heading into the season-opener in Edmonton.
Leevi Merilainen was claimed by the Vancouver Canucks from the Ottawa Senators, and he joined the media for the first time as a member of the Canucks to speak about that experience, and what he envisions for his role on the team.
Mike Babcock has certainly put his stamp on his first training camp as Oilers head coach, wanting things done fast, efficiently and with maximum attention to detail. TSN's Ryan Rishaug has more.
Having played under Mike Babcock in Toronto, Oilers forward Zach Hyman explains how the head coach has changed but how he still has similar coaching elements.
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says Tristan Jarry will start in the season opener Tuesday against the Canucks and explains what he's liked about the goaltender at camp.
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says he's unsure about his lineup for Tuesday's season-opener against the Canucks, but is most worried about the players working hard in preparation of the first game. Meanwhile, the Oilers describe the tone under Babcock entering the season and discuss the big expectations for the club.
Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engström made Montreal's 23-man roster for opening night but, as head coach Martin St. Louis said on Monday, it's going to be hard to crack the Canadiens' talented lineup. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more on where things are at with the Habs' roster ahead of their season-opener in Toronto.
John Chayka, Auston Matthews and John Tavares discuss the new season starting on Tuesday, and the expectations after missing the playoffs last year.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka defends Matthew Knies' camp despite all the trade talk that surrounds him heading into the season, and discusses looking forward to getting the season underway and having the trade rumours go away.
Gavin McKenna, John Tavares and Auston Matthews discuss the Maple Leafs' team-bonding trip to Arizona last weekend, and McKenna and Tavares share how much they appreciated Matthews for hosting the team.
The Canadiens feel ready for the regular season despite a shortened training camp, and are well aware of the increased expectations on them this season after a 48-win campaign last year. The Habs are embracing the new standard they set and are eager to rise to the occasion, starting with a matchup with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Forward Florian Xhekaj and defenceman Adam Engström secured spots on Montreal's opening night roster, and spoke Monday about their excitement to take another step in their NHL careers. Head coach Martin St. Louis says both players deserved to make the team, and urges them to stay ready to be called into game action.
Gavin McKenna shares his excitement to make his NHL debut Tuesday night when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens in their season opener, and outlines what a successful rookie season will look like for him.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka and head coach Jim Hiller discuss how Auston Matthews looked in camp, and Matthews says he "feels good" heading into Toronto's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Alex Newhook will start the season centering a line with Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovský, and is excited about the opportunity to play with the two talented wingers. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis calls Newhook a 'Swiss Army knife' and explains why that line doesn't need to change its identity.
When asked if he feels any different entering this season after cementing himself as an NHL starter and earning a three-year contract extension, Jakub Dobeš says he's still the same guy and will do whatever it takes to help the Canadiens organization.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored and added two assists, and Philip Danault and Noah Dobson each had a goal and a helper to lead the Canadiens to a pre-season victory over the Senators.
Jake DeBrusk scored with just over a minute and a half remaining in the third period as the Canucks ended their pre-season on a high note with a win against the Kraken.
Claude Giroux led the way with a goal and two assists as the Senators defeated the Canadiens in a pre-season, split-squad game.
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