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Montreal Canadiens players ramp up training ahead of new NHL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Montreal Canadiens players ramp up training ahead of new NHL season

Summary

Montreal Canadiens players are intensifying their training as they prepare for the upcoming NHL season. Key players like Ivan Demidov are already at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, skating multiple times daily and helping newer teammates such as Alexander Zharovsky. Lane Hutson participated in intense training sessions with Adam Nicholas while observing rookies in development camp. Other players, including Juraj Slafkovsky and Jakub Dobes, are also training during the summer, with Slafkovsky currently in Slovakia. The NHL's preseason is set for September 19 to 26, signaling the approaching start of the regular season at the end of September or early October.

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By the Numbers

•Ivan Demidov trains at the Canadiens' CN Sports Complex in Brossard.
•Lane Hutson engaged in training with Adam Nicholas at the development camp.
•Juraj Slafkovsky is training in Slovakia with Erik Cernak.
•Jakub Dobes is preparing in St. Louis before returning to Montreal.
•NHL preseason games are scheduled from September 19 to 26.

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What they're saying

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Montreal Canadiens players are not taking much rest this summer; it looks like vacation time is already over, and they are back training in readiness for the new season.
— Yahoo Sports

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