Montreal Canadiens Stars Intensify Summer Training Regimen

While summer heat envelops Montreal, the Canadiens’ top players are hard at work, ramping up their training for the upcoming NHL season. Ivan Demidov has taken charge at the Canadiens’ CN Sports Complex in Brossard, skating multiple times a day. He’s also mentoring Alexander Zharovsky, who will soon return to Russia for the KHL season. Even in the sweltering conditions, Demidov makes it a point to engage with fans, signing autographs as he leaves the rink.

Lane Hutson, attending the Habs’ development camp, joined his road roommate Demidov on the ice. The two players trained diligently under the guidance of Adam Nicholas, preparing for their prospects’ ice time. Hutson also took the opportunity to observe the future of the franchise, providing insights to the rookies through presentations.

As the Canadiens continue to build their roster, several players are staying active in the summer leagues. Alex Carrier, Jake Evans, and Zach Bolduc have all signed up for the three-on-three Living Sisu hockey league, set to begin on July 7th at Hockey Etcetera.

Not all training occurs in Montreal, however. Juraj Slafkovsky has been spotted training in Slovakia alongside Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, showcasing his commitment to improving his game ahead of the new season.

Newly re-signed goaltender Jakub Dobes, speaking from his summer home in St. Louis, shared his plans to train there for the next few weeks before returning to Montreal. His dedication underscores the urgency players feel as the NHL season approaches.

With the NHL’s decision to start the season earlier this year, a condensed preseason and an extended 84-game regular season are on the horizon. Preseason games are scheduled from September 19 to 26, indicating that the regular season will likely commence by the end of September or early October. As the Canadiens prepare, fans can sense the excitement building for another thrilling hockey season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.