Habs Daily: Top Prospects At Rookie Camp, Demidov’s Ice Time

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens News

Owen Beck, David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson, and other high-end prospects took the ice ahead of their scheduled back-to-back games against the Toronto Maple Leafs this week.

Les espoirs des Canadiens s’adressent aux médias en direct de Brossard.

Canadiens prospects address the media live in Brossard. #GoHabsGo https://t.co/WEy7iex5hz

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 12, 2024

It’s too early to panic, but the early results from Russia aren’t particularly encouraging for the team’s top prospect, Ivan Demidov. SKA has been shut out in back-to-back games, with Demidov receiving very few shifts in the process. The good news is that he’s looked quite good in his limited usage. [Habs Prospect Report: Ivan Demidov’s Limited Usage In The KHL]

The Habs released a short video of sponsored content relating to newcomer Patrik Laine. It’s a good reminder that support and patience will be in order, as Laine has not played an NHL game since 2023. [Canadiens Forward Patrik Laine, Mental Health, And Patience]

Demidov wasn’t the only Russian prospect in action on Thursday. Bogdan Konyushkov scored his first goal of the season to help Torpedo beat CSKA Moscow.

At least one Habs prospect in the KHL
seems to be be appreciated by his coach.

Here’s Bogdan Konyushkov’s goal for Torpedo today in a 4-3 OT win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J2lU7oKlyn

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 12, 2024

National Hockey Now Network

The good news is that Rutger McGroarty was No.23 on Sportsnet’s top 23 Under 23 list. The bad news is that the Pittsburgh Penguins passed on SIX of the other prospects who are fighting their way to the NHL. The Penguins passed on two players in the 2022 NHL Draft who made the list and four in the 2023 draft. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

The 2024 Philadelphia Flyers rookie camp got off to a memorable start on Thursday, starting with the mass of excited fans gathering in a line outside the Flyers Training Center eagerly waiting to see Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, and a host of other prospects. [Philadelphia Flyers]

The Devils announced on Thursday that Luke Hughes suffered a left-shoulder injury during his offseason training. The Devils also said upon examination by New Jersey’s medical staff, it was determined that he will not require surgery. [New Jersey Devils]