Habs Daily: Reinbacher And Mesar Playing Options, Slafkovsky

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as information from around the National Hockey League.

Habs News

• Filip Mesar confirmed that he is likely to join the Laval Rocket next season in the AHL, though an audition with the Montreal Canadiens is not out of the question. As for David Reinbacher, he only has two options next season: With Kloten EHC in the NL, or with the Habs in the NHL.[Canadiens Prospects Reinbacher & Mesar Options Becoming Clear]
• 2022 first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky met with the media in Slovakia. He explained that he has been in constant contact with development coach Adam Nicholas and that Kent Hughes has requested him to report to Montreal by August 1st. He also said that he lost some weight and worked on his elaborated on his off-season training. [Tomas Prokop]

I'm feeling a bit better compared to last year. I was just working on the little things. The most important thing is to show it on the ice anyway. I might feel good in the gym, but it doesn't need to be the case on the ice. Everything is on track though. 2/n

— Tomáš Prokop (@Lewysko) July 27, 2023

National Hockey Now Network

• Boston Bruins team President Cam Neely did confirm to the media on Tuesday that the Bruins will retire No. 37 in honour of the recently retired Patrice Bergeron. [Boston Bruins]
• Given how murky the short-term future is, speculating on what the Penguins’ player needs will be next summer is like trying to hit a dartboard while blindfolded. In a pitch-black room. After spinning violently in a circle 10 times. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• Detroit Red Wings fans can view this week’s World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as both an entertaining international tournament and a preview of coming attractions. The games start Saturday. [Detroit Red Wings]
• Are the Colorado Avalanche still the team to beat in the Central Division? Even with the changes they’ve made this off-season, it’s difficult to ignore how the season ended, and the success of one of their rivals. Needless to say, the Avalanche have some competition at the top. [Colorado Avalanche]
• One Philadelphia Flyers player you haven’t heard of in trade rumours is Owen Tippett. If there is an untouchable player on the Flyers — and there might not be — Tippett best fits that description. [Philadelphia Flyers]
• Max Pacioretty had some interesting comments about the Vegas Golden Knights after being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2022. A relaxed atmosphere, less accountability, and a country-club atmosphere are just some of the ways Pacioretty explained his experience with the Golden Knights. [Vegas Golden Knights]