Jacob Fowler, Joshua Roy, Filip Mesar and Luke Tuch among 24 players sent to Laval. Vinzenz Rohrer loaned back to Zurich.

On new-look Newhook www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Rainy day in Montreal, on and off the ice… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Rainy day in Montreal, on and off the ice… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Also, here's a loaded notebook about the first two pre-season games www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Previewing this Montreal Canadiens season: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/ca...

“We’re seeing something fun happening with Arber through these first few days,” said Martin St. Louis. What we’re seeing is a player reaching his physical peak, a player in a great headspace. Xhekaj says, “I’m ready to rock.” It shows👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

“We’re seeing something fun happening with Arber through these first few days,” said Martin St. Louis. What we’re seeing is a player reaching his physical peak, a player in a great headspace. Xhekaj says, “I’m ready to rock.” It shows👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Had such an interesting conversation with Arber Xhekaj yesterday. Here’s a snippet of it, specific to his relationship with Martin St. Louis👇🏻. Will detail the rest of it in a feature on Xhekaj @Sportsnet tomorrow morning.

As was the case in his first scrimmage, Arber Xhekaj is really standing out in his second one. He’s moving faster than we’ve seen him move at this level, or maybe it just seems that way because he’s moving so confidently and decisively. He looks like he’s doing everything faster.

Time to shed the nickname ‘Second Half Slaf.’ Juraj Slafkovsky knows it. On his approach to training camp👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Kirby Dach met the media today for the 1st time since Feb. Then I had an interview with him, in which he confirmed he tore his ACL.He detailed the comeback process that's made him the most determined he's ever been.He grew up this summer, he's eager to prove himself👇 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

That skepticism is warranted. But Dach is only 24. Markov was in his 30s when he suffered a torn achilles + two ACL injuries in succession. He played just 65 games over a three-year stretch and no one thought he'd ever be good again. He barely missed a game over the next five years and was great.

Kirby Dach met the media today for the 1st time since Feb. Then I had an interview with him, in which he confirmed he tore his ACL.He detailed the comeback process that's made him the most determined he's ever been.He grew up this summer, he's eager to prove himself👇 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Habs splits for training camp

On Patrik Laine, icymi👇🏻

Laine worked hard this summer. It’s time to see if he worked smart enough to take advantage of what will be a great opportunity for him to earn a new lucrative contract and extend his career. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Laine worked hard this summer. It’s time to see if he worked smart enough to take advantage of what will be a great opportunity for him to earn a new lucrative contract and extend his career. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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In case you missed this, a story about everything Florian Xhekaj has fought through to get this far 👇🏻

On the resolve of Florian Xhekaj 👇. What a remarkable journey he's taken to the NHL's doorstep. Based on what he's fought through, I'd never bet against him busting the door wide open. A special thanks to Florian for discussing this with me today: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

On the resolve of Florian Xhekaj 👇. What a remarkable journey he's taken to the NHL's doorstep. Based on what he's fought through, I'd never bet against him busting the door wide open. A special thanks to Florian for discussing this with me today: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Beautifully written 👇🏻

This thing on?? On Carey Price, Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Noah Dobson, Second Line opportunities, and more… One-on-one with Kent Hughes👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

This thing on?? On Carey Price, Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Noah Dobson, Second Line opportunities, and more… One-on-one with Kent Hughes👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Another smart move from Gorton and Hughes—both for now and the future: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Another smart move from Gorton and Hughes—both for now and the future: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Now updated with quotes from Kent Hughes and Noah Dobson 👇🏻

With Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis to get his reaction to the Noah Dobson trade: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/ca...

Now updated with quotes from Kent Hughes and Noah Dobson 👇🏻

Kent Hughes has gotten many players in MTL’s core to take a little less on long-term deals. Noah Dobson’s agent told Kevin Dube (journal de Quebec) he took a bit less to sign in MTL. Asked Hughes about how critical that is to building a winner in today’s NHL…

With Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis to get his reaction to the Noah Dobson trade: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/ca...

On Noah Dobson choosing to sign long-term with the Canadiens, the price paid to acquire him, what it means for Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson, and more... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/... Story to be updated once we hear from Kent Hughes/Dobson...

On Noah Dobson choosing to sign long-term with the Canadiens, the price paid to acquire him, what it means for Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson, and more... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/... Story to be updated once we hear from Kent Hughes/Dobson...

Ahead of the NHL draft, on where things stand for the Canadiens:

On saucer passes and solo skates—the makings of a Calder Trophy season for Lane Hutson: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

On saucer passes and solo skates—the makings of a Calder Trophy season for Lane Hutson: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...