Okay, it’s only October and we all remember how last year started…and ended. So let’s not get too excited. However, the Canadiens did look impressive on Wednesday night in a 3-2 road win over the New York Islanders at the Barclay Centre.
The signing of Al Montoya this past offseason largely went under the radar but it may turn out to be one of Marc Bergevin’s wisest decisions of the summer.
While the Habs may not have many openings for youngsters this season, Charles Hudon deserves a close look with the big club at some point in the year.
While there may be some opportunities for Canadiens’ prospects to crack the opening night lineup, prudent players would be wise not to surrender their leases in St. John’s or terminate their billet arrangements with the Junior or European city that is their Plan B.