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Habs Daily: Forward Lines Insight, Canadiens Waivers, Xhekaj
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Monday.
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Head coach Martin St-Louis opted to run new lines at practice, while keeping his first trio intact. Patrik Laine lined up with Kirby Dach and Zachary Bolduc, while Ivan Demidov took rushes alongside Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen. On paper, the new combinations raise more questions than they answer. [Canadiens Lines Give Insight To Opening-Night Roster]
All five Canadiens players cleared waivers, which means Sean Farrell will report to the Laval Rocket. Farrell will attempt to convince Canadiens management he should be among the first call-ups from the farm. [Canadiens Players Clear Waivers, Headed To AHL]
Speaking of the Rocket, their training camp officially opens on Tuesday. Most of the players who were cut following Saturday’s game will take part, with the exception of Vinzenz Rohrer, who will report to the ZSC Lions. Judging by Laval’s camp roster, goals should be fairly easy to come by, but the defensive situation relies more on depth than high-end talent. Given the endless list of injuries and call-ups that end up impacting AHL teams, depth is never a bad idea. [Latest Round Of Canadiens Training Camp Cuts]
Ça commence demain!
Détails au https://t.co/Xo5HCaP0nx
It starts tomorrow 🚀
Details at https://t.co/Xo5HCaP0nx pic.twitter.com/ULOzfbF6p8— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) September 29, 2025
It was just a simple drill, but the fact that Florian Xhekaj managed to maintain control of the puck while facing his brother Arber is an encouraging sign.
Florian Xhekaj vs Arber Xhekaj at Habs training camp.
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 29, 2025
Here’s Lane Hutson facing Cole Caufield in the battle of the Canadiens giants.
Lane Hutson vs Cole Caufield at Habs practice today.
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 29, 2025
Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty has reportedly received interest from several NHL clubs, but the 36-year-old forward is expected to hang up his skates rather than sign another short-term contract. Pacioretty scored five goals and eight assists in 47 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season.
Despite interest from multiple clubs over the summer, Max Pacioretty appears to be hanging up his skates.
He is now working with the University of Michigan.
— Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) September 29, 2025
National Hockey Now Network
The Florida Panthers will be back on the ice at Amerant Bank Arena tonight in a preseason game where the biggest debut may just be the new scoreboard which was installed over the past few months. [Florida Panthers]
Joining fans for a titled elbow following the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ sensational celebration of Marc-Andre Fleury Saturday, no one denied a few tears as Fleury took a final lap before heading down the tunnel into Penguins lore. The game and Fleury’s performance, both in the locker room and on the ice, unleashed a torrent of emotion from all directions. It was incredible. One might wonder if Fleury’s ability to say goodbye on his own terms, with a dedicated night and outpouring of emotion, might alter some thinking, specifically of Evgeni Malkin. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Through one week of Boston Bruins training camp, there are three things that are absolutely certain. [Boston Bruins]
