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In today's links, Florian Xhekaj is turning heads, Samuel Montembeault is still fighting for a spot, and Gary Bettman discusses potential expansion.

There aren't many roster spots up for grabs this year, but an interesting battle is taking shape on the blue line.

Kent Hughes resisted joining in on the summer spending spree and instead invested in the players it already had. Now the Canadiens have to prove that bet can pay off.

Camp talk, particularly about Slafkovský and Reinbacher, Matvei Michkov, and Evan Bouchard, and more in today's links.

Fans in Trois-Rivières were treated to a comeback win by the Habs in the Hockeyville matchup.

Montreal looks for a third win of the pre-season in the Hockeyville game in Trois-Rivières.

The Montreal Canadiens are in Trois-Rivières for Kraft Hockeyville against the Ottawa Senators for a game on Monday night. There are a lot of regulars who have made the trip to play in the game ...

In today's links, Kreider will need time to get incorporated into the top line, Demidov in line for a big season, a more aggressive penalty kill, Mittelstadt staying patient, and Marc-André Fleury ...

In today's links, focusing on small adjustments, make-or-break-time for Dach, praise for Nicholas and his role in the rebuild, Jarry fights for spot in Oilers crease, and more.

The Canadiens had little trouble with the Leafs' star forwards at Scotiabank Arena, while the Habs' big names did big things at the Bell Centre.