Since the arrival of new management at the Canadiens, we’ve been trying to install a new culture in Montreal. A culture that unites players outside hockey – and on the ice.
Patrik Laine and Paul Byron have experienced similar situations. In fact, they have never hidden the fact that they have struggled with mental health issues throughout their careers.
It’s not an easy challenge, but the Montreal Canadiens have managed to find a few gems by using the NHL’s waiver wire, including forward Paul Byron, goaltender Samuel Montembeault, and defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic.
During the off-season, once the free agent market has opened, it’s much quieter in the hockey world. It’s the ideal time to organize various recreational tournaments.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
We learned on Monday that Alex Burrows would not be returning to his assistant coaching position with the Canadiens for next season. On Tuesday, the Canadiens unveiled his new position with the organization.
Since his retirement from professional hockey, Paul Byron has played a very important role as a player development consultant with the Montreal Canadiens.
Ever since he arrived in Montreal, Paul Byron has been a crowd favorite. Acquired for absolutely nothing, he’s had some great seasons. Unfortunately, his field hockey career has come to a bit of a screeching halt due to injuries, but he continues to be involved with the team.
Carey Price was in the arena for the Canadiens’ final game of the season two weeks ago. He wasn’t often seen on TV, but on social networks, he was the talk of the town.
Owen Beck’s season isn’t over yet. His club, the Saginaw Spirit, are 2-1 behind in the OHL semi-final series against the London Knights. The Saginaw team is already guaranteed a spot in the Memorial Cup, as host team of the competition.
Carey Price, Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher played together for a long time in Montreal. The three guys have become friends off the ice, and that’s cool because they’ve each had their part to play in the team’s success over the past 10 years.
The Jean-François Houle issue is the talk of Laval. Will the coach, whose contract expires in the next few weeks, be back with the Habs’ club-school or not?