After a weekend in Buffalo, where Montreal's rookies participated in a three-game tournament, the team returned to Brossard to take stock of the prospect cupboard.
It's been almost a week since this year's crop of rookies arrived in Brossard, QC. to kick off the 2023 Montreal Canadiens rookie camp. A whirlwind weekend trip to Buffalo, NY. gave the prospects an opportunity to bond, play in three competitive games, and showcase their skills for the Habs' top brass.
Opening the Prospects Challenge against their host, the Buffalo Sabres, on Friday night, the Canadiens' youngsters faced a tough task. They ultimately came up short against a strong Sabres team, but positives could be taken from individual performances that night. The team went on to defeat the rookies from the Boston Bruins, and came up victorious in their Monday afternoon matinee against the Ottawa Senators.
Once the tournament concluded, the team hopped on their bus to return to Quebec, and met in Brossard Tuesday morning to bring the camp to a close. Director of Player Development Rob Ramage and Player Development Coach Francis Bouillon then met with the media to give their thoughts on what they observed from the group through the course of the camp.
To explore this topic further, we invite you to listen to the latest edition of The Press Zone podcast, hosted by Amy Johnson. This week, she provides an in-depth update of the rookie tournament, and highlights key moments and quotes from Ramage and Bouillon. Amy then gives a preview of Montreal's main training camp, slated to begin on Wednesday this week.
This weekly show provides Habs fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Laval Rocket, Canadiens prospects, and American Hockey League news.
This Week’s Show: TPZ ep 322 | Rookie Camp Wrap-Up
Segment 1 | Rookie Camp Review
- The Montreal Canadiens had an eventful rookie camp and tournament! Amy details the three games played by the prospects while in Buffalo, and recaps the press conference held by Rob Ramage and Francis Bouillon.
Segment 2 | Training Camp Preview
- Main training camp kicks off on Wednesday, September 20th, and Amy gives a rundown of what's on the schedule, along with thoughts on why this year's roster cuts could leave you on the edge of your seat!
Listen to the Episode
You can listen to this episode of The Press Zone podcast here: Rookie Camp Wrap-Up