Canadiens Daily: Maillloux Update, Slafkovsky, Bettman, Waivers

Details on Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux’s contract negotiations with team, health update and expectations this season.

With several Montreal Canadiens forwards out with injuries, Juraj Slafkovsky has a golden opportunity.

Gary Bettman praises Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.

That, more Montreal Canadiens, NHL news, and NHL trade rumours in the latest MHN Canadiens Daily:

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Details on the timeline for Logan Mailloux‘s contract negotiations, his health and expectations for this season in London.

As several Canadiens players nurse injuries, a low-pressure opportunity might be in the cards for Juraj Slafkovsky. 

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have done some quick work in setting the Canadiens in the right direction, earning the praise of league commissioner Gary Bettman along the way.

The NHL waiver wire is heating up and Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is biding his time for the right fit.

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NYI: New addition, forward Nikita Soshnikov, brings a ton of speed to the New York Islanders‘ lineup, which is why he’s survived the first two rounds of training camp cuts.

BOS: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is “slightly ahead of schedule” in his return from offseason shoulder surgery.

PGH: The Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Mark Friedman and P.O Joseph have one last chance to earn a roster spot, let the best man win.

PHI: When Philadelphia Flyers winger Joel Farabee had neck surgery, it seemed unlikely that he would be ready to start the season, but things are looking up.

WSH: The Washington Capitals got an encouraging sign on Friday, as T.J. Oshie took the ice by himself prior to practice on Friday as he deals with an upper-body injury.

FLA: It has been a long, strange year for Michael Del Zotto. One that has ended up with the Florida Panthers.

DET: Back on the ice in a regular practice jersey on Friday, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Robert Hagg is feeling much better now.

VGK: New Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy believes his bottom-six is ‘not anywhere close to where it needs to be’.

SJS: San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl had the unique opportunity to skate in an NHL game in front of family, friends, and Czech hockey fans; and he didn’t dissapoint.

DAL: Jason Robertson met with the media for the first time since signing his new four-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars.