Canadiens Daily: Habs Salary Cap, Price’s Message, Matheson

The Montreal Canadiens’ current cap situation may seem a little convoluted after a flurry of roster moves, but we break it down for you

Carey Price thanked fans on social media for massive ovation

Cole Caufield is quickly leaving last year’s early-season struggles behind.

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

Montreal Canadiens

Fresh off a two-goal performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sniper Cole Caufield is quickly leaving last year’s early-season struggles behind.

The Montreal Canadiens’ current cap situation may seem a little convoluted after a flurry of roster moves, so here’s a breakdown of how much cap space the Habs currently have.

The Montreal Canadiens announced that newly-acquired defenceman Mike Matheson was placed on the injured list, resulting in the call-up of Corey Schueneman from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Carey Price made an appearance at the Montreal Canadiens season opener and was met with a deafening ovation, and he returned the favour in kind by thanking fans on social media the next morning.

Canada Hockey Now

CGY: The Calgary Flames aren’t going into the season with a captain this year, and the reason is rather interesting.

National Hockey Now

NYI: New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau is known for his ping-pong abilities, which he seems to have added to his on-ice game.

BOS: Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak wasted no time in giving his agent J.P. Barry more ammo to use in contract extension talks with Bruins general manager Don Sweeney.

PGH: The far superior Pittsburgh Penguins did what they were supposed to do against the inferior Arizona Coyotes.

PHI: Travis Sanheim, the Philadelphia Flyers’ top defenseman last season, signed an eight-year, $50 million extension with the team.

WSH: Same struggles, same story for the Washington Capitals on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

FLA: The Florida Panthers knew Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders would be a good test for their new physical style of play and they passed.

DET: Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde is settling on his lineup for Friday’s NHL regular-season opener and it does not include veteran forwards Filip Zadina or Pius Suter.

VGK: For the first time in three years, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted the Gold Carpet event, a stylish red (but in this case gold) carpet welcoming of the team.

SJS: The San Jose Sharks have recalled William Eklund, due to an undisclosed Timo Meier injury.

DAL: Top prospects Wyatt Johnston scored his first NHL goal in the Dallas Stars’ decisive win against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.