For several years now, before the start of the season, the Canadiens have gone to Mont-Tremblant for a closed retreat. This allows the guys to build chemistry, get to know each other better and bond as a group off the ice. This year, the Canadiens are changing their plan. There will still be a closed retreat, but… What “complicates” things is the match between the Canadiens and the Senators scheduled for September 30, in Quebec City… and on October 4, just a few days later, the Senators will be in Montreal for the Habs’ last preparatory game. That said, since the team will already be in Quebec City, the plan could be to go somewhere other than Mont-Tremblant.This morning, on BPM Sports, Renaud Lavoie talked about Charlevoix, Lac-Beauport, Lac-Saint-Charles and Stoneham:
[content-ads] But there’s one interesting thing in all this.
Since the group should be complete in Quebec City – especially if the team goes on a closed retreat in the region after the Sens game – there could be several regulars on the ice against the Senators.And that’s a good thing for fans and Quebec City locals who will want to attend the game. Because let’s not forget that, in recent years, the Canadiens haven’t necessarily used their best players in every one of their preparatory games. Those who have a guaranteed spot in the line-up aren’t obliged to play every night – and the Habs also want to protect their players in case of injury. Do we really need to be reminded of what happened last year at the Bell Centre, when the Leafs visited?… #ReinbacherEtLaine
Patrik Laine is forced to leave the game with a knee injury after colliding with Cedric Pare. pic.twitter.com/3rAOIRrfrQ
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 28, 2024
All this to say, then, it will be interesting to see what the Canadiens’ plan is for their annual closed retreat.
But as Renaud Lavoie mentioned on the radio, we should have more details soon… To be continued! [spacer title=’Overtime’] – What’s your answer?
How many goals will #13 score this season?
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– La Poche Bleue (@lapochebleue) September 3, 2025
– Phew. Not easy…
With everything on the line, who are you choosing as your Game 7 starter?
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– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 3, 2025
– I love it.
Here’s more of NHL reporter Ryan Leonard interviewing Zeev Buium. pic.twitter.com/3nu9MnXI6c
– Katie Adler (@katieEadler) September 3, 2025
– Sounds fun.
No. 1 2025 NHL Draft pick Matthew Schaefer working on his snow showers pic.twitter.com/SFePOudhba
– Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) September 3, 2025
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