Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Thursday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Top prospect Ivan Demidov has enjoyed a very solid start to his KHL career, despite not being given an abundance of ice time. On Thursday, Demidov was given a little over four minutes of play in SKA Saint-Petersburg’s 3-0 win over Dinamo Minsk. It’s understandable that an 18-year-old player has to work for his ice time, but there’s no doubt benching one of the most productive players in the lineup is a confusing decision. [Canadiens Prospect Report: Ivan Demidov Finds Scoring Rhythm]
Here’s a clearer photo of Ivan Demidov at the end of the SKA game today.
He played 4:07 mins on the 4th line & had zero mins in the 3rd period.
He is one of the KHL players of the month for September. pic.twitter.com/AW0HtDvnc1
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 3, 2024
Newcomer Patrik Laine ended up joining his teammates for a team-bonding trip to Mont-Tremblant. Obviously, losing a player like Laine for half the season is not an ideal scenario, but there’s something to be said about the welcoming attitude the Montreal Canadiens players have adopted since he joined the team. [On Topic: Canadiens Receive Good News Regarding Laine Injury]
Reporter: “How important is it for (Patrik Laine) & you as a group to have him around here today?”
Cole Caufield: “He’s a huge part (of the group). We’re very lucky to have him around all the time, keep his spirits up. He’s a really funny guy, fun to be around. We’re just happy… pic.twitter.com/iFhCHVem72
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 3, 2024
Nick Suzuki joined Jackie Redmond for a feature on her new show to discuss his captaincy, his favourite snacks, and more.
National Hockey Now Network
Don’t look now, but the Philadelphia Flyers are getting no respect from the hockey community this preseason, as evidenced by their surprisingly low odds to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. [Philadelphia Flyers]
Whereas the New Jersey Devils’ top prospect was expected to make his professional debut in the American Hockey League (AHL) this season, he will now make it in the NHL via the Global Series. Seamus Casey is set to take the ice when the Devils face the Buffalo Sabres in Prague on Friday, Oct. 3rd and Saturday, Oct. 4th.[New Jersey Devils]
Simple arithmetic tells us that three into two won’t go, yet Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot is willing to give the new math a try this season.[Detroit Red Wings]
