Habs Daily: Navigating The Centre Situation, Rookie Camp, Caufield
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
- The Habs attempted to add a top-six player to the mix, preferably a centre, but failed to improve the situation down the middle of the ice. Fortunately for the Canadiens, their centres are now a year older and wiser, which should help them navigate the complicated situation. [Canadiens Camp Battles: The Imperfect Centre Situation]
- While there won’t be any blue-chip prospects at the Canadiens rookie camp, which is set to open on Friday, there are still a handful of players that are worth monitoring, including Owen Protz, Parker Trottier, and Tyler Thorpe. [Canadiens Rookie Camp Schedule And Players To Watch]
- Several American players have made it clear they want to avoid pressure-packed markets in Canada, but that’s not the case for Cole Caufield, who loves quoting Billie Jean King’s famous line: “Pressure is a privilege.”
Cole Caufield is one American hockey player who can’t foresee requesting a trade south of the border, writes @lukefoxjukebox. https://t.co/yDY84H83gU
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 9, 2026
La bannière de Carey Price est désormais accrochée dans notre célèbre Grand Hall Esso! 🏛️✨
La bannière nouvellement installée rejoint celles des camarades de Price de la cuvée 2026 intronisée au Temple de la renommée du hockey, alors que le compte à rebours pour le weekend… pic.twitter.com/Gs9I1YX5yW
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) September 9, 2026
- Arber Xhekaj showed off some smooth moves at practice in Brossard.
Arber s’est donné en show ce matin à Brossard 👀 #gohabsgo🔵⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/GnOsBTua8f
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) September 9, 2026
- ICYMI: Seeing as the Habs failed to land a notable player in free agency or via a trade, it’s a good time to take a look at the remaining unrestricted free agents on the market. Training camp starts shortly, which means the aging players may be willing to accept a short-term deal. [Canadiens Roster Talk: Remaining NHL Free Agents]
Sportsnaut Network
- 26-14-2 with Jack Hughes. 16-23-1 without him. Same New Jersey Devils sweater, two different teams, and only one of them could retrieve a puck. Sunny Mehta got the job on April 16 to bury the second one. [New Jersey Devils]
- The Colorado Avalanche rookies will take the ice Friday morning. This year’s roster is arguably the most skilled group the Avalanche have brought to this tournament in years. There are several players worth keeping an eye on, but here are four who could make the biggest impression. [Colorado Avalanche]
- Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the roster for the upcoming Prospect Showcase (as well as a minor schedule change), which kicks off this Sunday at the recently renamed Lane Arena. [Carolina Hurricanes]
