Habs Daily: Canadiens Waive Armia, Potential Starting Roster

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

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens made a somewhat surprising move on Sunday, waiving veteran Joel Armia, as well as Gustav Lindstrom. [Montreal Canadiens Make Surprise Cut, Place Two Players On Waivers]
• The move clears up things when it comes to the Habs’ potential 23-man opening-night roster. [Canadiens Armia AHL Assignment Clears Up Projected Roster]
• The Montreal Canadiens will have a major challenge of navigating across the competitive Eastern Conference, and it won’t get easier for years to come. [How The Canadiens Can Ensure Their Future In The East]

National Hockey Now Network

• The initial press release in August noted that Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel had ankle surgery and would be re-evaluated on Nov. 1. But things have changed. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• In a move that comes as a slight surprise, the Colorado Avalanche placed veteran defenseman Brad Hunt on waivers Saturday afternoon. If he clears waivers Sunday, he’ll report to the Colorado Eagles for training camp. [Colorado Avalanche]
• The Boston Bruins have waived forwards Patrick Brown and A.J. Greer for the purpose of assignment to the Providence Bruins.[Boston Bruins]
• Former Hab Denis Gurianov will not be starting the season in the NHL. The Nashville Predators made a somewhat surprising move, sending Gurianov to the waiver wire with the intention of placing him in the minors. [Nashville Predators]
• The Chicago Blackhawks are whittling down the roster to the mandatory 23 for Tuesday’s regular-season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Chicago Blackhawks]
• Training camp and the preseason have come and passed for the New York Islanders, who will now turn their attention to games that matter. [New York Islanders]
• The Vegas Golden Knights claimed Grigori Denisenko from the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Denisenko was the No. 15 pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old appeared in 18 games for the Florida Panthers last season logging three assists. [Vegas Golden Knights]
• The Vegas Golden Knights claimed Grigori Denisenko from the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Denisenko was the No. 15 pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old appeared in 18 games for the Florida Panthers last season logging three assists. [Florida Panthers]
• His Detroit Red Wings teammates like to talk about the incredible ability that Daniel Sprong possesses in his quick-release shot. As the NHL preseason was concluding on Saturday, Sprong put that unique talent on display for all to see. [Detroit Red Wings]
• The Philadelphia Flyers began two days of team bonding on Sunday, which included golf and other off-ice activities. Players will get together for planned activities — watching the Eagles and Phillies is likely part of the plan — without the coaching staff. [Philadelphia Flyers]