Updates from training camp – Sept. 27

BROSSARD – The Canadiens got back to work at the CN Sports Complex for training camp following Thursday night’s game in Toronto.

Groups 1 and 2 hit the ice in the early afternoon, split between the two rinks at the Complex.

Group 1’s session was led by Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis and his staff:

On the other rink, Group 2 ran through drills with Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent and his assistants, along with director of hockey development Adam Nicholas:

After the two main sessions, the Habs worked on special teams back on the main rink.

Group 3 practiced earlier in the day, with drills being led by Canadiens staff including Alex Burrows and Paul Byron.

QUOTES OF THE DAY

Patrik Laine on getting to work on the power play earlier in training camp:

Just like everything else, you need reps. In games, it’s hard to work on it, so you need to work on it in practice. Today felt like it was a good time to get some reps in, try to build some chemistry, and score a couple of goals. The earlier the better.

Jake Evans on newcomers pushing for spots:

Every camp, usually when you’re the bottom six-ers, there are guys trying to take your job. For me, it’s proving myself again – and not just trying to save my job, but to take others’ too. I know I can help out this team a lot and prove [my] value to it. I just keep building my game and not worrying too much about the rest.

The Canadiens’ preseason schedule continues with a rematch with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.